"A stunning testament
to the myriad of ways people have tried to make money off the
eternal ills of humankind." -NY Times
"Snake oil salesmen,
beware!" - Time Magazine
"An assortment of medical
devices that will at once amaze, entertain, and inform you!"
-Late Night With David Letterman
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Quack!
Tales of Medical Fraud from
the Museum of Questionable Medical Devices
by Bob McCoy, Curator
published by Santa Monica Press
Available for $19.95
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The curator of the Museum of Questionable Medical
Devices shares his collection of the hilarious, horrifying, and
preposterous medical devices that have been foisted upon the
public in their quest for good health. Includes the Prostate
Gland Warmer, Phrenology Machine, Recto Rotor, Nose Straightener,
Wonder Electro Marvel, and hundreds of other quack devices. With
period advertisements, promotional literature, and gadget instructions,
this book offers a wealth of past-and-present medical fraud.
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