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Medical History

Epidemics and the Modern World

by (author) Mitchell Hammond

Publisher
University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division
Initial publish date
Jan 2020
Category
History, Civilization, General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781487593742
    Publish Date
    Jan 2020
    List Price
    $125.00
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781487593759
    Publish Date
    Dec 2019
    List Price
    $51.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781487593735
    Publish Date
    Jan 2020
    List Price
    $61.00

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Description

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.

About the author

Mitchell L Hammond is a professor in the Department of History at the University of Victoria.

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