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Shaw and the Doctors

Roger Boxill

Mangaka: Roger Boxill
First published: 1969

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This volume explores the intersection of literature and medicine, offering an analytical look at its subject matter. By examining these two fields in tandem, it provides a unique perspective on how creative writing engages with the complexities of healthcare.

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Published in 1969, Shaw and the Doctors serves as a scholarly analysis of George Bernard Shaw’s complex and often contentious relationship with the medical profession. Roger Boxill composed this work to explore Shaw’s skepticism toward traditional Victorian medicine, specifically his critiques of vivisection and germ theory, which were central themes in his life and literary output. The book provides a detailed look at how these medical controversies influenced Shaw's dramatic works, particularly his play The Doctor's Dilemma, situating his personal beliefs within the broader intellectual history of the early twentieth century.

The text is regarded as a niche but essential volume for students of Shaw’s political and social philosophy. Boxill’s design focuses on a methodical, critical examination, stripping away the public persona of the playwright to expose the underlying ideological tensions he held. Upon its release, it was received as a focused academic study, appreciated primarily by theater historians and scholars of Shaw’s social commentary for its ability to synthesize his scattered essays and plays into a coherent critique of public health and professional authority.

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