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Epidemics and the Modern World 1st Edition

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Epidemics and the Modern World 1st Edition

Author(s)

Mitchell Hammond

Edition

1st Edition

ISBN

9781487593759, 9781487593735

Publisher

University of Toronto Press

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PDF and EPUB

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.

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Epidemics and the Modern World 1st Edition

SKU: 9781487593766

Original price was: $51.00.Current price is: $24.99.

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Additional information

Full Title

Epidemics and the Modern World 1st Edition

Author(s)

Mitchell Hammond

Edition

1st Edition

ISBN

9781487593766, 9781487593735

Publisher

University of Toronto Press

Format

PDF and EPUB

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.