Douglas Jenkinson
Outbreak in the Village: A Family Doctor's Lifetime Study of Whooping Cough
Outbreak in the Village: A Family Doctor's Lifetime Study of Whooping Cough
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Outbreak in the Village is a memoir by Dr. Doug Jenkinson, a physician and researcher, who traces the reemergence of whooping cough in the developed world using his practice in the English countryside as a clinical control group. The book explores the nature of the illness and the detrimental effects of an anti-vaccination campaign, and is written in an engaging and informative voice.
Format: Hardback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Outbreak in the Village is a captivating account of the personal and professional journey of Dr. Doug Jenkinson, a physician and researcher. Spanning four decades in practice, Jenkinson meticulously traces the reemergence of whooping cough in the developed world, utilizing his clinic in the picturesque English countryside as a clinical control group. With a keen eye for detail and an insatiable curiosity, he delves into one of history's most enigmatic and pervasive diseases, keeping meticulous notes and indulging his itch to investigate.
Throughout his journey, Jenkinson shares delightful anecdotes, relevant historical context, and practical advice. Told in an amiable, engaging voice that strikes a perfect balance between levity and earnestness, this story will captivate casual readers interested in medical history and memoir, as well as doctors and researchers who can relate to the experiences and may benefit from the research and techniques employed. Readers will find themselves in the examination room alongside Jenkinson as the investigation unfolds, gaining insights into the nature of the illness and the devastating consequences of an anti-vaccination campaign.
An intriguing memoir about a mysterious illness, a public health failure, and one doctor's quest for clarity, Outbreak in the Village is a tale of perseverance and objectivity that is sure to delight and inform.
Weight: 434g
Dimension: 160 x 242 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030454845
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020
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