Description
Rose George’s compelling investigation into blood traces the substance that sustains life through medicine, history, culture, and commerce. From blood donation and transfusion to menstruation, disease, and the global trade in blood products, the book reveals how deeply blood is tied to science, social customs, inequality, and human survival. Drawing on research and reporting from around the world—including the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS in South Africa—it explores both the mysteries of the body and the urgent ethical questions surrounding access to care. Lively, thought-provoking, and richly informative, this is a journey into one of humanity’s most familiar yet least understood essentials.
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paperback
Holt & Company, Henry
Published Jan 1, 2018
ISBN: 9781627796385
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Nine Pints by Rose George.