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_aCreighton, Charles, _d1847-1927 |
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_aA History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume 2 (of 2) : _bFrom the Extinction of Plague to the Present Time |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-09-08 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) | ||
| 520 | _a"A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume 2" by Charles Creighton is a historical account that was written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a continuation of the history of epidemics, extending from the extinction of plague to more contemporary times, and focuses on various infectious diseases that impacted Britain throughout this period. It explores the complex interplay between epidemics and societal conditions, providing insights into how economic and social changes influenced the prevalence of diseases. At the start of the work, the author outlines the challenges he faced while compiling the systematic history of epidemics, particularly highlighting the shift from the relatively uniform plague outbreaks to a more diverse array of fevers and diseases in the post-plague era. Creighton emphasizes the importance of understanding the social and economic factors that contributed to the frequency and severity of these epidemics. He introduces various chapters that will detail specific diseases such as typhus, dysentery, and influenza, and their impact on different populations, especially the working classes. The beginning sets a scholarly tone as Creighton seeks to balance medical history with broader social contexts, paving the way for a comprehensive analysis of public health in Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aEpidemics -- Great Britain -- History | ||
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