Conjoined twins : an historical, biological and ethical issues encyclopedia / by Christine Quigley.

  • Quigley, Christine, 1963-
Date:
[2003]
  • Books

About this work

Description

"This encyclopedia presents entries on conjoined twins throughout history, the biological causes and effects, and self-support and separation surgery. It also includes entries on the standardized terminology and categories into which conjoined twins have been sorted, doctors who have performed separation surgeries, and hospitals that are known for the separation of conjoined twins." "This book covers relevant films, websites, institutions, even fraudulent conjoined twins, and also fictional ones from such authors as Mark Twain, Vladimir Nabokov, and Katherine Dunn."--From cover.

Publication/Creation

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company Inc., Publishers, [2003]

Physical description

vii, 198 pages : black and white illustrations, portraits ; 26 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-194) and index.

Contents

Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Introduction -- Encyclopedia of conjoined twins -- Annotated bibliography -- Index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    DDT.AK
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 0786415266
  • 9780786415267