Semmelweis, J. Ph. [Ignaz Philipp] Zwei offene Briefe an Dr. J. Spaeth, Professor der Geburtshilfe an derk.k. Josefs-Akademie in Wien, und an Hofrath Dr. F. W. Scanzoni, Professorder Geburtshilfe zu Würzburg Pest: Gustav Emich, Buchdrucker der ungar. Akademie, 1861 Rare work by Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis (1818-1865), one of the great figures of nineteenth century medicine: "His discovery concerning the etiology and prevention of puerperal fever was a brilliant example of fact- finding, meaningful statistical analysis, and keen inductive reasoning. The highly successful prophylactic hand washings made him a pioneer in antisepsis during the pre-bacteriological era in spite of deliberate opposition and uninformed resistance" (DSB). After publication of his landmark work, "Die Aetiologie, der Begriff und die Prophylaxis des Kindbettfiebers" (1861), Semmelweis was ruthlessly attacked by the leading figures in gynaecology. He published the present work and two other open letters in response to his harshest critics but to no avail. Embittered, Semmelweis died in 1865. It was Pasteur's work that subsequently provided a satisfactory explanation for Semmelweis' empirically based prophylaxis First Edition. 8vo. 21, [1] pp., plus final blank. Original green wrappers. Wrappers detached, some fading at margins, still a Fine copy of a scarce work. Waller 8835; DSB XII, pp. 294-297 Price: USD 2,000.00 other currencies   order no. 214908    inquire

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