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Plagues in World History (Exploring World History),Used
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Plagues in World History provides a concise, comparative world history of catastrophic infectious diseases, including plague, smallpox, tuberculosis, cholera, influenza, and AIDS. Geographically, these diseases have spread across the entire globe; temporally, they stretch from the sixth century to the present. John Aberth considers not only the varied impact that disease has had upon human history but also the many ways in which people have been able to influence diseases simply through their cultural attitudes toward them. The author argues that the ability of humans to alter disease, even without the modern wonders of antibiotic drugs and other medical treatments, is an even more crucial lesson to learn now that AIDS, swine flu, multidrugresistant tuberculosis, and other seemingly incurable illnesses have raged worldwide. Aberth's comparative analysis of how different societies have responded in the past to disease illuminates what cultural approaches have been and may continue to be most effective in combating the plagues of today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Plagues in World History'? A: 'Plagues in World History' explores the history and impact of catastrophic infectious diseases, including plague, smallpox, tuberculosis, cholera, influenza, and AIDS, from the sixth century to the present.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Plagues in World History' is John Aberth.
- Q: When was 'Plagues in World History' published? A: 'Plagues in World History' was published on December 14, 2015.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Plagues in World History' have? A: 'Plagues in World History' contains 256 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Plagues in World History' provides a comparative analysis that can be beneficial for academic study in history, public health, and cultural studies.
- Q: What themes are addressed in the book? A: The book addresses themes such as the societal impact of diseases, cultural attitudes towards health, and historical responses to plagues.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding contemporary diseases? A: Yes, Aberth's analysis of historical responses to diseases can provide insights into modern issues like AIDS and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
- Q: Is the book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the writing is accessible, making it suitable for both general readers and those with a scholarly interest.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Plagues in World History' is available in a reprint edition.