Plagues in World History

Plagues in World History

Author: John Aberth

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published: 2011-01-16

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1442207965

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Plagues in World History provides a concise, comparative world history of catastrophic infectious diseases, including plague, smallpox, tuberculosis, cholera, influenza, and AIDS. Geographically, these diseases have spread across the entire globe; temporally, they stretch from the sixth century to the present. John Aberth considers not only the varied impact that disease has had upon human history but also the many ways in which people have been able to influence diseases simply through their cultural attitudes toward them. The author argues that the ability of humans to alter disease, even without the modern wonders of antibiotic drugs and other medical treatments, is an even more crucial lesson to learn now that AIDS, swine flu, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, and other seemingly incurable illnesses have raged worldwide. Aberth's comparative analysis of how different societies have responded in the past to disease illuminates what cultural approaches have been and may continue to be most effective in combating the plagues of today.


Exploring the History of Medicine

Exploring the History of Medicine

Author: John Hudson Tiner

Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group

Published: 1999-04-01

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1614581517

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From surgery to vaccines, man has made great strides in the field of medicine. Quality of life has improved dramatically in the last few decades alone, and the future is bright. But students must not forget that God provided humans with minds and resources to bring about these advances. A biblical perspective of healing and the use of medicine provides the best foundation for treating diseases and injury. In Exploring the World of Medicine, author John Hudson Tiner reveals the spectacular discoveries that started with men and women who used their abilities to better mankind and give glory to God. The fascinating history of medicine comes alive in this book, providing students with a healthy dose of facts, mini-biographies, and vintage illustrations. Includes chapter tests and index.


In Their Words

In Their Words

Author: Ray Notgrass

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 9781609990633

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A collection of original sources brings the story of our world to life. Explore history through the words of an Arabian princess, a Japanese lady-in-waiting, a Spanish sea captain, and many others.


Exploring World History

Exploring World History

Author: Sol Holt

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780835906449

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A textbook history of the world from earliest times to today.


Exploring the World of Biology

Exploring the World of Biology

Author: John Hudson Tiner

Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group

Published: 2009-01-28

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 0890515522

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This book in Master Books Exploring series is a fascinating look at life--from the smallest proteins and spores, to the complex life systems of humans and animals.