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History of Syphilis - Couverture rigide

Quetel, Claude

 
9780745604909: History of Syphilis
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0745604900 ISBN 13 : 9780745604909
Editeur : Polity Press, 1990

Synopsis

"History of Syphilis" aims to present a comprehensive history of the origin, nature and treatment of venereal disease. Since the appearance of syphilis in Europe at the end of the 15th century to the current debates on AIDS, venereal disease has always been a topic of research and controversy. Quetel presents an analysis of the origins and treatments of syphilis over the centuries, focusing on the controls over sexual behaviour which were justified by the need to curb the spread of the disease. The author also investigates the cultural dimensions of the problem including the very different social attitudes created by contemporary propaganda and the literary connotations which grew up around such images as the syphilitic genius. He discussed historical accounts of the spread of venereal disease and draws parallels with the current medical and social campaigns against AIDS.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The book presents the first comprehensive history of the origin of syphilis, from its appearance in Europe at the end of the fifteenth century to the present day. Quetel examines the origins and treatments of syphilis over the centuries, focusing on the controls over sexual behaviour which were justified by the need to curb the spread of the disease.

The author also investigates the cultural dimensions of the problem: for instance, the images of syphilis presented in wartime propaganda and the literary connotations associated with the idea of the syphilitic genius. Quetel discusses historical accounts of the spread of syphilis and draws parallels with the current medical and social campaigns against AIDS.

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Éditeur
Polity Press
Date d'édition
1990
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0745604900
ISBN 13 
9780745604909
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
250
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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