Epidemics and the modern world / Mitchell L. Hammond.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hammond, Mitchell L., 1967- author.

Contributor:

Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communicable diseases--Social aspects.

Communicable diseases.

Epidemics--Social aspects.

Epidemics.

Epidemics--History.

History.

Communicable diseases--History.

Diseases and history.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xvi, 519 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Toronto ; Buffalo ; London : University of Toronto Press, [2020]

Summary:

"Epidemics and the Modern World explores the relationships between epidemics and key themes in modern history. Our institutions, colonial structures, relationships to animals, and perceptions of suffering, sexuality, race, and disability have all shaped - and been shaped by - these significant medical events. This book uses 'biographies' of epidemics such as plague, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS to explore the impact of disease on the development of modern societies from the fourteenth century to the present. Drawing on the most recent science of genetics, microbiology, and climatology, this text includes 'Science Focus' boxes that discuss important scientific concepts and technologies. Structured workshop sections with engaging primary sources help readers develop skills of interpretation and gain knowledge of key historical events. Epidemics and the Modern World assumes no prior experience with the history of science or medicine and is accessible for undergraduate students, while its challenging approach to the history of the modern world will engage readers of all levels and all interests."-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

9781487593735

9781487593742

1487593740

1487593732

OCLC:

1090011428

Publisher Number:

99983730857