In its expanded second edition, this chronology examines the effects of epidemic illness and death on human culture from 2700 bce to 2017. Entries summarize incidents of contagion across the globe, including symptoms, treatment, prevention and demographics, as well as biographical information on notable people who identified and battled disease. Entries feature citations from personal and public documents along with maps, charts comparing types of infection, and estimated populations affected by each epidemic.
In its expanded second edition, this chronology examines the effects of epidemic illness and death on human culture from 2700 bce to 2017. Entries summarize incidents of contagion across the globe, including symptoms, treatment, prevention and demographics, as well as biographical information on notable people who identified and battled disease. Entries feature citations from personal and public documents along with maps, charts comparing types of infection, and estimated populations affected by each epidemic.
Mary Ellen Snodgrass is an award-winning author of English and Latin textbooks and reference works for 35 years. She taught at Hickory High School and Lenoir Rhyne University in North Carolina for 23 years. Her writing focuses on women's and world literature and history and general research topics, including epidemics, the history of money, clothing, food, and dance. She lives in Hickory, North Carolina.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments deletevi Preface Introduction The Chronology Glossary Appendix A: Epidemic Diseases and Sources Appendix B: Historic Writings on Disease Appendix C: Timeline of Writings on Disease Appendix D: Authors of Major Works on Disease Selected Bibliography-General Resources Bibliography-Resources by Disease Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments deletevi Preface Introduction The Chronology Glossary Appendix A: Epidemic Diseases and Sources Appendix B: Historic Writings on Disease Appendix C: Timeline of Writings on Disease Appendix D: Authors of Major Works on Disease Selected Bibliography-General Resources Bibliography-Resources by Disease Index
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