Brief Social History of Tuberculosis : Key Challenges to Global Health / edited by Arnab Chakraborty, Janaka Jayawickrama, Yong-an Zhang.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chakraborty, Arnab, editor.

Jayawickrama, Janaka, editor.

Zhang, Yong-an, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tuberculosis--History.

Tuberculosis.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (110 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Taylor & Francis, 2025.

Summary:

A Brief Social History of Tuberculosis delves into the history of tuberculosis and its impact on human populations. Drawing on research and expert experiences, the three research chapters (3-5) will explore how the disease has affected communities throughout history, and how society has responded to the threat of tuberculosis over time. Tuberculosis has been a persistent and devastating force from the crowded cities of the Industrial Revolution to the present day. However, this book will argue that there is much to be learned from the successes and failures of past efforts to control the disease from a social perspective. By examining the history of tuberculosis, researchers and policymakers can gain valuable insights into the challenges of infectious disease control, as well as the social and political factors that shape our response to such challenges. This volume will focus on generating critical discussions among scholars, researchers, and policymakers: it will be informative, engaging, and an essential read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, and the ongoing struggle against infectious diseases worldwide.

Contents:

Chapter One Introduction

Chapter Two History of Tuberculosis and Contemporary Challenges

Chapter Three Borderland Tuberculosis: The social, economic and geopolitical contours of disease care and prevention on Daru Island, Papua New Guinea

Chapter Four The Rise and Fall of India's National Tuberculosis Programme, 1960-1997

Chapter Five Tuberculosis, Community Engagement and Person-Centered Care in Bangladesh: Successes and Challenges

Chapter Six Communicable Disease Risk Reduction - Learning from the Past

Chapter Seven Conclusion.

Notes:

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