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The Butchering Art

Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine

Book • 2017

Lindsey Fitzharris

The Butchering Art explores the evolution of Victorian-era medicine, focusing on Joseph Lister's revolutionary use of antiseptics to reduce post-surgical infections.

The book vividly describes the grim conditions of early operating theaters and the impact of Lister's innovations on modern surgery.

It is a compelling narrative that highlights Lister's contributions to transforming the field of surgery.

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Lindsey Fitzharris

Kelly Weinersmith

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by

Carmen Tong

as a book discussed in the University of Alabama at Birmingham urology residency program's book club.

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Mentioned by

Kelly Weinersmith

as including stories of horrible things that happened during surgeries.

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Boulet

comme un livre qui raconte la vie de Joseph Lister et les débuts de la médecine moderne.

Boulet | Le jeu de la vie

Mentioned by

Lindsey Fitzharris

as the central figure in her book, detailing his revolutionary antiseptic techniques.

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Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

as a great book with images of what smallpox looks like.

#1274 - Nicholas Christakis

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