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100 1 _aStokes, John H.
_q(John Hinchman),
_d1885-1961
245 1 4 _aThe Third Great Plague :
_bA Discussion of Syphilis for Everyday People
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-06
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images from the Home Economics Archive: Research, Tradition and History, Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University)
520 _a"The Third Great Plague" by John H. Stokes is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work addresses the serious issue of syphilis, contextualizing it within the historical framework of infectious diseases and public health efforts. The book aims to enlighten readers on the realities of syphilis, challenging the stigma attached to it and emphasizing the importance of awareness and education in combating this pervasive disease. The opening of the book sets the tone for a comprehensive discussion about syphilis, tracing its introduction to Europe following Columbus's voyages and highlighting its devastating impact over the centuries. Stokes critiques the societal stigmas surrounding the disease, arguing that ignorance and misinformation have perpetuated its harmful effects. He stresses that understanding syphilis as a medical issue, rather than a moral failing, is crucial for effective public health strategies. This introductory section positions the author as an advocate for public enlightenment, laying the groundwork for a more detailed examination of the disease's nature, historical implications, and necessary treatment methods that follow in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSyphilis
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18324
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