The white plague
René Jules Dubos
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The white plague
Published
1952
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pages
277
Description
The authors examine the social aspects of the TB epidemic, along with some of the biological factors. They show how TB was romanticized, how it was portrayed as a demon coming to rob the healthy of life, and how it sparked scientific invention - in particular the stethoscope.
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How many pages are in The white plague?
This edition of The white plague has approximately 277 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The white plague?
For most readers, The white plague typically takes between 5h 46m and 3h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,250 words
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What is the word count of The white plague?
The estimated word count for The white plague is approximately 69,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The white plague?
The white plague was written by René Jules Dubos.
When was The white plague published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1952. The original work may have been published on a different date.