Berton Roueché

Journalist and author of medical stories

Berton Roueché - Journalist and author of medical stories
Born

April 16th, 1910
114 years ago

Died

April 28th, 1994
30 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A journalist and author focused on medical narratives, contributed extensively to The New Yorker from the 1940s to the 1990s. Wrote numerous articles that highlighted various medical phenomena and public health issues, merging storytelling with factual reporting. Authored several books, including 'The Medical Detectives', which compiled investigative pieces into a cohesive format. The works showcased a careful exploration of the intersection between medicine and human behavior.

Published numerous articles in The New Yorker

Authored 'The Medical Detectives'

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