The History of Syphilis - Couverture souple

Quetel, Claude

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0801843928 ISBN 13 : 9780801843921

Editeur : Johns Hopkins University Press, 1992

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0801843928
• ISBN 13: 9780801843921
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 342
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible