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This book tells the story of Germany between the years 1914-1945
through the history of its sounds and noises. From the killing
grounds of the Great War, passing through the roaring optimism of
the 1920s, and up to the horrifying spectacle of the Nazis and the
dreadful apocalypse of the Second World War, sound became the
epitaph of an era that was mostly dominated by war and a global
sense of crisis. Yaron Jean reconstructs and analyses these moments
when sound and its meaning became history, and places them in a
single study that provides a unique perspective on the history of
modern Germany in one of its most turbulent centuries.
Disease is an ever-present threat faced by all human societies.
Today, this concept has become an influential area of study known
as the global burden of disease, which encompasses contemporary
health concerns such as the economic costs of disease, the societal
impact of illness in developing nations, and infectious diseases
resulting from lifestyle exposures. Before we can ease this global
burden, it is essential to establish an accurate view of the
current status of human health and disease around the world.
Addressing key areas that reflect our understanding of disease, The
Changing Face of Disease: Implications for Society explores the
evolution of disease, the implications for human societies, its
ecology, and the current human response. This volume aims to
broaden our view of disease at the dawn of the 21st century through
topics such as epidemiological transition, mathematical modeling of
disease evolution, parasitic disease, urban pollution and illness,
and under-nutrition and obesity. Contributions to the text reflect
the authors' diverse perspectives and studies on human population
biology, biological anthropology, and biomedical and public health
issues. This authoritative volume traces the evolution of modern
disease and explores contemporary health challenges resulting from
genetic, environmental, economic, and lifestyle factors. Through
many levels of analysis, it provides a clear picture of the present
state of health and disease and reminds us of the global burdens
that have yet to be remedied.
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