5 Edge of Silence

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents ix
3. List of Illustrations xi
4. Preface xiii
5. Introduction: Cures of Yesterday 1
6. 1 Improbable Miracles 35
7. 2 Ear Spectacles 73
8. 3 Electric Wonders 117
9. 4 Fanciful Fads 159
10. 5 Edge of Silence 199
11. Epilogue: Beyond Eyes of Incredulity 247
12. Acknowledgments 269
13. Abbreviations 273
14. Notes 275
15. Selected Bibliography 309
16. Index 319