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Plague: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
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Plague: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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Loot Price R268
Discovery Miles 2 680
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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Throughout
history plague has been the cause of many major catastrophes. It
was responsible for the 'Plague of Justinian' in 542, the Black
Death of 1348, and the Great Plague of London in 1665, as well as
for devastating epidemics in China and India between the 1890s and
1920s. In the 21st century Coronavirus pandemics have served as a
powerful reminder that we have not escaped the global impact of
epidemic diseases. In this Very Short Introduction, Paul Slack
takes a global approach to explore the historical and social impact
of plague over the centuries, looking at the ways in which it has
been interpreted, and the powerful images it has left behind in art
and literature. Examining what plague meant for those who suffered
from it, and how governments began to fight against it, he
demonstrates the impact plague has had on modern notions of public
health, and how it has shaped our history. This new edition also
includes evidence on the nature of plague taken from recent
discoveries in ancient DNA as well as new research on plague in the
Middle East. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series
from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost
every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to
get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine
facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make
interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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