Nine pints : a journey through the money, medicine, and mysteries of blood / Rose George.
A freelance journalist explores the science, traditions and myths surrounding blood, from ancient bloodletting practices to the development of mass blood donations during the Blitz and from researchers working on synthetic blood to the lucrative business of plasma transfusions.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781627796378
- ISBN: 1627796371
- Physical Description: 353 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Metropolitan Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2018.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-333) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Most singular reptile -- Janet and Percy -- An epidemic of women -- The yellow stuff -- Rotting pickles -- Nasty cloths -- Code red -- Two holes in the head.
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- Subject:
- Blood.
Available copies
- 13 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Cleveland County Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland County Main Library | 612.11 GEO (Text) | 22281500139307 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/19/2026 |
