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Agnes Arnold-Forster, "The Cancer Problem: Malignancy in Nineteenth-Century Britain" (Oxford UP, 2021)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Quackery and Cancer in the 19th Century

This chapter examines the intricate dynamics of quackery in 19th-century medicine, focusing on cancer treatments and the blurred lines between legitimate practitioners and those deemed quacks. It discusses the challenges in diagnosing cancer, the evolution of perceptions around its curability, and the impact of cultural views on medical legitimacy during that era.

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