Ignaz Semmelweis: The Doctor Who Fought for Clean Hands. The physician mocked by peers, yet his discovery became the foundation of modern medicine.

by Blake, Jonathan
ISBN: 9798271481567
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Overview

He saw the pattern no one else would see, and it cost him everything.


In 19th-century Vienna, Ignaz Semmelweis discovered that washing hands could prevent deadly infections. His revelation could have saved thousands, but instead, he was ridiculed, rejected, and forgotten.

The Doctor Who Fought for Clean Hands is the true story of a man ahead of his time, a pioneer of antiseptic medicine who faced hostility from the very people he sought to help. His tragedy became the foundation of modern hygiene and public health.

If you admire stories of courage, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of truth, this is one you'll never forget.

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Blake, Jonathan
  • ISBN: 9798271481567
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 11.00 x 0.17
  • Number Of Pages: 84
  • Publication Year: 2025
Language: English