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A Cabinet of Medical Curiosities: A Compendium of the Odd, the Bizarre, and the Unexpected Standard Edition

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"Dr. Bondeson dissects a dozen . . . examples of human credulity with the scalpel of a forensic historian, and the result is a colorful collection of true detective stories." ― Richard D. Altick

In this book of amazing oddities, Jan Bondeson explores unexpected, gruesome, and bizarre aspects of the history of medicine. He regales us with stories of spontaneous human combustion; vicious tribes of tailed men; the Two-Headed Boy of Bengal; Mary Toft, who allegedly gave birth to seventeen rabbits; and Julia Pastrana, exhibited around the world as the Ape Woman. Bondeson combines an historian's skill in showing us our timeless fascination with the grotesque with a physician's diagnostic abilities, as he examines the evidence and provides likely explanations for these peculiar events. "Fascinating. . . . Well-researched and extensively illustrated with items from [Bondeson's] personal collection, it covers a wide range of medical monstrosities, and there is something for everyone." ― The Lancet "Entertaining in the simultaneously creepy and amusing way of a carnival sideshow. . . . Bondeson is quick to acknowledge absurdity, and his wry humor, along with his strong personal judgments, spice up the book." ― Publishers Weekly "Bondeson . . . regards his exhibits with a careful scientist's eye, discovering misinterpreted evidence, tragic genetic mutations, and, occasionally, outright fraud." ― Library Journal Ilustrations

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0393318923
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W. W. Norton & Company
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April 17, 1999
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6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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264 pages
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Dr. Bondeson dissects a dozen . . . examples of human credulity with the scalpel of a forensic historian, and the result is a colorful collection of true detective stories. -- Richard D. Altick

Fascinating. . . . Well-researched and extensively illustrated with items from [Bondeson's] personal collection, it covers a wide range of medical monstrosities, and there is something for everyone. -- The Lancet

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Jan Bondeson, a physician, holds a Ph.D. in experimental medicine and works at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology in London.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; Standard Edition (April 17, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393318923
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393318920
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches

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Wolf Forrest

A fascinating history of the strange

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2012

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Bonderson enlightens us with historical oddities, from spontaneous human combustion to "giants in the earth". His thorough research may give the average reader more than he ever wanted to know about "those who are different from us", but putting everything in context allows the reader to see things from a perspective rarely afforded those who are stuck in the present.

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2019

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Very interesting, a pretty complete study even if some views are discutable, a must read in this kind of study. Great condition

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We've Come A Long Way

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2016

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Dr. Bondeson writes an informative and entertaining look back at some of the strange, humorous, and tragic results of our forebears' ignorance and superstition. If you enjoy Mary Roach's informed yet tongue-in-cheek tone, you will enjoy A Cabinet of Medical Curiosities as well.

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Great book for those interested in medical oddities'.

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2012

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Really interesting book for those, like me, who are obsessed with things like the 'Mutter Museum', shows about people dealing with odd conditions of the bd or mind..all those interesting things.I enjoyed it, and would suggest it.

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awesome

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013

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The quality of this book is great!
The comment says this is a used-very good condition book, and it really is! :)

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2014

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Item arrived in a timely manner and was just as the listing described!

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F. Hussain

Well researched but a difficult read at times

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2008

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The book is very well researched, however , it is not something you can sit in your armchair and enjoy reading. There is a lot of minute detail , particularly with names and dates.

I was expecting more discussion about the medical side of things, but most was a historical account of events. Eventually I had to skip a few of the chapters that did not seem interesting.

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