Reference : Neue Ansätze und Perspektiven in der Seuchengeschichte. Eine thematische Einleitung
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http://hdl.handle.net/10993/45308
Neue Ansätze und Perspektiven in der Seuchengeschichte. Eine thematische Einleitung
German
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) >]
2020
Self and Society in the Corona Crisis. Perspectives from the Humanities and Social Sciences
[de] Geschichte ; Pandemie ; Epidemie ; Krankheit ; Seuchen
[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.
Researchers ; Professionals ; Students ; General public