Cold, hard steel anatomises the surgical stereotype in modern and contemporary Britain. It offers a new social, cultural and emotional history of this specialty, explores the development of its professional identity and foregrounds experiences of surgeons at work. -- .
A dazzling history of that most slippery of emotions: nostalgia, by an acclaimed young historian.
The book explores the evolution of cancer's perception in nineteenth-century Britain, highlighting how it became emotionally charged and politically significant. It delves into the societal attitudes and cultural implications surrounding cancer during this period, illustrating how these factors contributed to its modern-day status. Through historical analysis, it reveals the complexities of cancer as both a medical condition and a symbol within society.