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The Butchering Art

Post Published: August 23, 2018

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The Butchering Art

Medical historian Lindsey Fitzharris tells the story of how operating rooms were transformed from infection-laden horror dens into the sterile healing chambers we know today, in this often cringe-inducing and ultimately inspiring account of scientific discovery and advocacy.

Michelle, Programming Librarian

2018-08-23T17:40:19-04:00

Michelle, Programming Librarian

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https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-butchering-art/

August 23, 2018 by

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