The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee
The Emperor of All Maladies is a landmark work of medical writing by Siddhartha Mukherjee that chronicles the history of cancer as both a disease and a human experience. Subtitled A Biography of Cancer, the book traces the evolution of cancer from its earliest documented appearances to the modern era of molecular medicine.
Blending science, history, and deeply personal patient stories, Mukherjee explores how cancer has shaped medical thought, research, and treatment. The book examines early theories of disease, the rise of pathology and chemotherapy, the political and social battles surrounding cancer research, and the breakthroughs that transformed oncology into a modern scientific discipline.
Written with clarity and narrative power, The Emperor of All Maladies explains complex biological concepts while never losing sight of the individuals affected by the disease. It is both an intellectual history and a deeply human story, revealing how cancer is intertwined with aging, genetics, and the very mechanisms of life.
Essential reading for anyone interested in medicine, science, history, or public health, this book offers an authoritative and compelling account of humanity’s long struggle against one of its most formidable diseases.
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