ISBN: 9780880296908 - Disease and History (64 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Good. A newly revised edition of an established classic in the history of medicine. Arising from collaboration between a doctor and a historian, Disease and History offers the general reader a wide-ranging and most accessible account of some of the ways in which disease has left its often dramatic mark on the past. It reviews, for example, the impact made by bubonic plague and other infections upon the ancient and medieval worlds; the likely role of syphilis in the careers of Henry VI and Ivan the Terrible; the significance of smallpox for the conquest of Mexico; and the contribution of typhus to Napoleon's downfall and of haemophilia to the collapse of Tsarist rule in Russia. Other topics surveyed include the influence of tropical diseases in the history of the colonization of Africa, and the global death-toll taken by the so-called 'Spanish' influenza of 1918-9. The authors show how successive eras have registered some progress against pestilence, even while also experiencing confrontation with new and often unforeseen threats. Thus the final section of the book highlights how this field of history serves to illuminate many of the current problems now facing a world where disease - especially when combined with war, famine, and ecological recklessness - presents an ongoing challenge to human survival. 'A study whose outstanding virtues are economy, clarity and readability.' New Statesman 'A welcome updating and careful revision of one of the pioneering accounts of the social history of medicine.' Roy Porter, Professor of the Social History of Medicine, UCL 'Fascinating and highly recommended.' Library Journal.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: New ] Publisher: Marboro Books Pub Date: 12/1/1991 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 256 New edition.

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Hardback. Condition: Good. A newly revised edition of an established classic in the history of medicine. Arising from collaboration between a doctor and a historian, Disease and History offers the general reader a wide-ranging and most accessible account of some of the ways in which disease has left its often dramatic mark on the past. It reviews, for example, the impact made by bubonic plague and other infections upon the ancient and medieval worlds; the likely role of syphilis in the careers of Henry VI and Ivan the Terrible; the significance of smallpox for the conquest of Mexico; and the contribution of typhus to Napoleon's downfall and of haemophilia to the collapse of Tsarist rule in Russia. Other topics surveyed include the influence of tropical diseases in the history of the colonization of Africa, and the global death-toll taken by the so-called 'Spanish' influenza of 1918-9. The authors show how successive eras have registered some progress against pestilence, even while also experiencing confrontation with new and often unforeseen threats. Thus the final section of the book highlights how this field of history serves to illuminate many of the current problems now facing a world where disease - especially when combined with war, famine, and ecological recklessness - presents an ongoing challenge to human survival. 'A study whose outstanding virtues are economy, clarity and readability.' New Statesman 'A welcome updating and careful revision of one of the pioneering accounts of the social history of medicine.' Roy Porter, Professor of the Social History of Medicine, UCL 'Fascinating and highly recommended.' Library Journal.…

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. 000-393: Hardcover with Dustjacket. 248 pages. Book has No Defects and is a New, Unread Copy. Tight hinges suggest book has never been opened. Dustjacket has a small crease on front flap and a few minor blemishes from shelf. A beautiful, square, tight copy with clean, unmarked pages. Gift Quality. The Impact of Disease has been Underestimated by Historians as Disease has Frequently changed the Course of Civilization. Cover Illustration from "The Dance of Death" by Hans Holbein the Younger. Reprint Edition with a 1972 copyright date. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. The impact of disease on history has been underestimated by historians; this book sets out to correct that error. Black boards, red spine with gold-color lettering, viii, 248 pp, with jacket. A book in excellent condition; jacket has minimal wear.…

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Cloth Spine Over Boards. Condition: Very Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Fine. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hardcover in dust-jacket. No price on dust-jacket flap. 248pp., Bibliography, Index of Names, Index of Subjects. Second printing. No previous ownership marks. A very clean, square, unmarked copy in as new condition. Very fine in a very fine dust-jacket.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Boards have shelf wear. Name of previous owner inside cover.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good -. (1972), 248pp, light shelfwear to cover, owner's sticker to fep, slight rubbing & edgewear to dj, contents clean.