Title: Great Feuds in Science: Ten of the Liveliest Disputes Ever
Author: Hal Hellman
Summary: This book covers various scientific arguments, including Harvey's discovery that blood circulates in the body and the discovery that washing hands prevents the spread of postpartum fevers and death. Most of the feuds involved medicine and how the body works.
Recommendation: Yes, it was really good. I had read about some of the feuds before, such as the dispute about DNA, but I had never heard of Dr. Simmelweis and his crusade to save the pregnant women in Vienna.
Hearts: 4
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