HISTORY OF SYPHILIS by Claude Quetel, Judith Braddock (Trans), Brian Pike (Trans) ( 9780745610306 )

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Title:

HISTORY OF SYPHILIS

By:

Claude Quetel, Judith Braddock (Trans), Brian Pike (Trans)

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0745610307

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9780745610306

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Publisher:

POLITY PRESS

Pub. date:

5 March, 1992

Pages:

352

Translated from:

French

Description:

* New in paperback* This is the first comprehensive history of syphilis from the fifteenth century to the present day* The hardback was extremely well reviewed and sold very well indeed. .

Synopsis:

After the success of the hardback, History of Syphilis is now available in paperback. 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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black & white illustrations

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