This book focuses on the humorous misadventures that ensue when the overly enthusiastic Mrs. Ryan becomes obsessed with the newly popular germ theory. She embarks on a disinfection campaign that she believes will protect her family from illness, but which instead leads to lawsuits and strained relationships with her neighbors. The novel satirizes the scientific and medical thought of the post-Civil War era, capturing the mix of fear and fascination with which the medical establishment and the public viewed germs and disease. It explores themes of middle-class anxieties, domestic power dynamics, and the limits of scientific knowledge. Ultimately, the book suggests that while scientific progress can improve our understanding of the world, it is important to approach new ideas with a balance of enthusiasm and caution.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the humorous misadventures that ensue when the overly enthusiastic Mrs. Ryan becomes obsessed with the newly popular germ theory. She embarks on a disinfection campaign that she believes will protect her family from illness, but which instead leads to lawsuits and strained relationships with her neighbors. The novel satirizes the scientific and medical thought of the post-Civil War era, capturing the mix of fear and fascination with which the medical establishment and the public viewed germs and disease. It explores themes of middle-class anxieties, domestic power dynamics, and the limits of scientific knowledge. Ultimately, the book suggests that while scientific progress can improve our understanding of the world, it is important to approach new ideas with a balance of enthusiasm and caution. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332755424_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332755424
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