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The Great Shadow: A History of How Sickness Shapes What We Do, Think, Believe, and Buy
Susan Wise Bauer
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The Great Shadow: A History of How Sickness Shapes What We Do, Think, Believe, and Buy
Susan Wise Bauer
From alchemy to wellness culture, from antisemitism to disposable plastic, a gripping account of how getting sick has shaped humanity.
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| To be released | February 16, 2026 |
| ISBN13 | 9781250272911 |
| Publishers | St Martin's Press |
| Pages | 352 |
| Dimensions | 561 g (Weight (estimated)) |
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