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Pages: 281
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‘Mark Harrison's book illuminates the threats posed by infectious diseases since 1500. He places these diseases within an international perspective, and demon
Health, Disease and Society in Europe, 1500-1800
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Authors: Peter Elmer
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2004-03-09 - Publisher: Manchester University Press

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The period from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment constitutes a vital phase in the history of European medicine. Elements of continuity with the classical an
Disease and Medicine in World History
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Pages: 180
Authors: Sheldon Watts
Categories: Health & Fitness
Type: BOOK - Published: 2005-07-05 - Publisher: Routledge

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Disease and Medicine in World History is a concise introduction to diverse ideas about diseases and their treatment throughout the world. Drawing on case studie
The Burdens of Disease
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Authors: J. N. Hays
Categories: Medical
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009-10-15 - Publisher: Rutgers University Press

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A review of the original edition of The Burdens of Disease that appeared in ISIS stated, "Hays has written a remarkable book. He too has a message: That epidemi
Health, Civilization and the State
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Pages: 384
Authors: Dorothy Porter
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This book examines the social, economic and political issues of public health provision in historical perspective. It outlines the development of public health