1 / 2The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
Biography: The Emperor of All Maladies is Siddhartha Mukherjee’s history of cancer, from its earliest documented appearances through developments in treatment and understanding. This reissue is described as updated with four new chapters on cancer detection, prevention, treatment and research.
At a glance
- The book covers cancer history and the development of efforts to cure, control and prevent the disease.
- The listing says this edition adds four chapters about developments since the first publication, including detection, prevention, treatment and understanding.
- The narrative combines historical perspective with discussion of cancer at the cellular level, according to the listing.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Its broad historical scope may suit readers wanting both the history of cancer and accounts of scientific developments.
- Customer feedback highlights an engaging narrative and a blend of human interest, science and history.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Scribner Book Company |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 25 November 2025 |
| Edition | Reissue ed. |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 720 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1668222019 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1668222010 |
| Weight listed | 886 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.56 x 4.32 x 23.5 cm |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as captivating and informative, particularly praising its combination of human interest, science, history and storytelling. Readers also report finding the writing engaging and the account comprehensive. This feedback may be relevant if you want a substantial narrative treatment of cancer history, though it does not establish that every reader will find the science equally clear or the length manageable.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback praises the informative content and historical scope.
- Readers mention engaging writing and a blend of science, history and storytelling.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
The listing describes a history of cancer, spanning its earliest documented appearances through efforts to treat and understand the disease.
What is new in this edition?
The listing says the reissue includes four new chapters about developments in cancer detection, prevention, treatment and understanding.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 720 pages.
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