Isbn: 9781330039496 - george miller sternberg: a biography (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a biography of George Miller Sternberg, a distinguished American medical professional who served as Surgeon General of the Army from 1893 to 1902. The author, his widow, had a close, firsthand view of Sternberg's groundbreaking research in bacteriology, tropical medicine, and public health. This book follows Sternberg's path from his early life and education through his military career and pioneering work on yellow fever and malaria â" for which he received prestigious awards from medical organizations. The book also details Sternbergâs humanitarian efforts in Washington, D.C., which focused on sanitary improvements and the care of the city's tuberculous population. Sternberg's commitment to advancing medical science made significant contributions to preventive medicine and public health, and his work continues to impact the lives of countless people today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…