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Quicksilver: A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury Richard M. Swiderski
Quicksilver: A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury
Richard M. Swiderski
Traces the history of mercury in popular culture, beginning in the early 18th century when Dr Thomas Dover, nicknamed ""Dr Quicksilver,"" prescribed doses of raw mercury to clear out intestinal blockages and rid the body of syphilis and other diseases. This book details the role of mercury in several medical, industrial, and cultural applications.
304 pages, photos, bibliography, index
| Medios de comunicación | Libros Paperback Book (Libro con tapa blanda y lomo encolado) |
| Publicado | 2 de septiembre de 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780786435968 |
| Editores | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Páginas | 310 |
| Dimensiones | 152 × 229 × 16 mm · 422 g |
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