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Plague: A Very Short Introduction
Plague: A Very Short Introduction
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The plague has caused many major catastrophes throughout history, including the Black Death of 1348 and the Great Plague of London in 1665. In the 21st century, Coronavirus pandemics have served as a reminder of the global impact of epidemic diseases. Paul Slack's Very Short Introduction explores the historical and social impact of plague over the centuries, examining how it has been interpreted and the powerful images it has left behind in art and literature. It also includes evidence on the nature of plague taken from recent discoveries in ancient DNA and new research on plague in the Middle East.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Throughout history, plague has been a catalyst for numerous catastrophic events, including the Plague of Justinian in 542, the Black Death of 1348, and the Great Plague of London in 1665, as well as devastating epidemics in China and India between the 1890s and 1920s. In the 21st century, the Coronavirus pandemics have served as a stark reminder that we have not escaped the global impact of epidemic diseases. In this Very Short Introduction, Paul Slack takes a global perspective to explore the historical and social impact of plague over centuries, examining how it has been interpreted and the powerful images it has left behind in art and literature. He also examines what plague meant for those who suffered from it and how governments began to fight against it, demonstrating 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 and new research on plague in the Middle East.
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.
Weight: 126g
Dimension: 149 x 304 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198871118
Edition number: 2 Revised edition
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