About the book
Tuberculosis was the most common cause of death in the United States during the nineteenth century. The lingering illness devastated the lives of patients and families, and by the turn of the century, fears of infectiousness compounded their anguish. Historians have usually focused on the changing medical knowledge of tuberculosis or on the social campaigns to combat it.
Using a wide range of sources, especially the extensive correspondence of a Philadelphia physician, Lawrence F. Flick, in Bargaining for Life Barbara Bates documents the human story by chronicling how men and women attempted to cope with the illness, get treatment, earn their living, and maintain social relationships.
Editions of Bargaining for Life
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780812231205
- PDF
- ISBN 9781512800296
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Tuberculosis was the most common cause of death in the United States during the nineteenth century. The lingering illness devastated the lives of patients and families, and by the turn of the century, fears of infectiousness compounded their anguish. Historians have usually focused on the changing medical knowledge of tuberculosis or on the social campaigns to combat it.
Using a wide range of sources, especially the extensive correspondence of a Philadelphia physician, Lawrence F. Flick, in Bargaining for Life Barbara Bates documents the human story by chronicling how men and women attempted to cope with the illness, get treatment, earn their living, and maintain social relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bargaining for Life about?
Tuberculosis was the most common cause of death in the United States during the nineteenth century. The lingering illness devastated the lives of patients and families, and by the turn of the century, fears of infectiousness compounded their anguish. Historians have usually focused on the changing medical knowledge of tuberculosis or on the social campaigns to combat it.
Using a wide range of sources, especially the extensive correspondence of a Philadelphia physician, Lawrence F. Flick, in Bargaining for Life Barbara Bates documents the human story by chronicling how men and women attempted to cope with the illness, get treatment, earn their living, and maintain social relationships.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bargaining for Life?
Medicine and Nursing > Medicine / Healthcare: general issues / topics > History of medicine
Where can I read a sample of Bargaining for Life?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780812231205
How long is Bargaining for Life and how many pages does it have?
Bargaining for Life has 456 page(s)
Is Bargaining for Life part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Studies in Health, Illness, and Caregiving
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bargaining for Life?
Barbara Bates
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Bargaining for Life is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780812231205) and pdf(ISBN 9781512800296)
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