[en] Bacteria and parasites are constant companions of humankind. Usually, they are harmless. When they turn against their hosts, however, they become harbinger of diseases. It seems to be a paradox of history that diseases and their global spread may be seen as indicators for the process of civilisation. We investigate this phenomenon from two angles: the so-called Black Death and leprosy.
Disciplines :
History
Author, co-author :
Kolnberger, Thomas ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) > Department of Geography and Spatial Planning (DGEO)
Uhrmacher, Martin ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) > Department of Humanities (DHUM)
External co-authors :
no
Language :
German
Title :
Neue Ansätze und Perspektiven in der Seuchengeschichte. Eine thematische Einleitung
Publication date :
2020
Main work title :
Self and Society in the Corona Crisis. Perspectives from the Humanities and Social Sciences
