The Sage Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society (2nd edition)

The Sage Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society second edition, reviewed here in its e-book version, contains over 600 entries on a wide range of topics related to cancer, such as types of cancer, known and potential carcinogens and causes of cancer, country profiles, as well as entries devoted to organizations, companies, hospitals and individuals associated with cancer awareness and treatment. The country profiles are particularly illuminating in showing the different rates and incidences of cancer around the world and offering possible explanations for these discrepancies. Some country entries even include a historical perspective, shedding further light on advances in research...