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New Guinea Tapeworms and Jewish Grandmothers: Tales of Parasites and People
by Desowitz, Robert S
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0393304264
- ISBN 13
- 9780393304268
- Seller
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Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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About This Item
W. W. Norton & Company. Softcover. Very Good. New Guinea Tapeworms and Jewish Grandmothers: Tales of Parasites and People by Robert S. Desowitz (ISBN: 9780393304268): "New Guinea Tapeworms and Jewish Grandmothers" by Robert S. Desowitz is a fascinating and informative exploration of the world of parasites and their interactions with human populations. Desowitz, a renowned parasitologist, weaves together scientific research, historical anecdotes, and cultural perspectives to shed light on the complex relationship between parasites and the people they infect. The book offers insights into the biology of parasites, their impact on human health, and the cultural beliefs and practices associated with parasitic infections. "New Guinea Tapeworms and Jewish Grandmothers" is an engaging and enlightening journey into the world of parasitology and its connections to human societies. Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
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- Bookseller
- Quixotic Books
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- QB01912
- Title
- New Guinea Tapeworms and Jewish Grandmothers: Tales of Parasites and People
- Author
- Desowitz, Robert S
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0393304264
- ISBN 13
- 9780393304268
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- This edition first published
- April 1987
- Keywords
- medical anthropology, parasites, cultural perspectives, human health, infectious diseases, cultural practices, ethnographic accounts, medical history, global health, human interactions.
Terms of Sale
Quixotic Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Quixotic Books
Biblio member since 2023
Launceston, Tasmania
About Quixotic Books
Quixotic Books is an independent bookstore in Launceston (Tasmania). We specialize in titles difficult to find offered in Australia, with an emphasis on history. We also offer a Book Finder Service, where we track down books you cannot find.
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