Epidemics Resulting from Wars (eBook)

Friedrich Prinzing (Autor)

Harald Westergaard (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
301 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734675-3 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Epidemics Resulting from Wars' by Friedrich Prinzing, the author explores the devastating impact of wars on public health throughout history. Through detailed analysis of historical accounts and medical records, Prinzing sheds light on the various epidemics that have emerged as a result of conflicts, ranging from the Black Death to the Spanish Flu. His writing style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness between war and disease in a literary context that is both scholarly and accessible. Prinzing offers a unique perspective on the intersection of war, politics, and public health, making this book a valuable contribution to the field of medical history. Friedrich Prinzing's background as a renowned medical historian and researcher likely informed his decision to delve into the topic of epidemics resulting from wars. His expertise in the field shines through in the depth of research and analysis present in the book, making it a compelling read for academics and history enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend 'Epidemics Resulting from Wars' to anyone interested in the fascinating yet often overlooked relationship between warfare and public health. Prinzing's thorough examination of this complex topic offers readers a thought-provoking exploration of the lasting impact of wars on societies worldwide.

Autor

Friedrich Prinzing was a notable figure in the field of medical history, particularly known for his scholarly contributions on the intersection of epidemiology and conflict. His seminal work 'Epidemics Resulting from Wars' explores the devastating consequences of warfare on public health, scrutinizing the proliferation of diseases in the wake of military engagements. Prinzing's erudite investigation offers a poignant understanding of how the disarray and human displacement caused by wars create conditions ripe for the spread of infectious diseases. This work reflects his broader interest in the social dimensions of medicine and the historical patterns of disease transmission. Prinzing's literary style is characterized by meticulous research and a judicious blend of historical narrative and medical analysis. Through his writings, he provided comprehensive accounts that served both as historical documents and practical assessments of health crises catalyzed by human conflicts. His academic legacy is encoded in the depth and precision with which he addressed the complex interplay between human strife and disease, leaving behind a body of literature that continues to inform medical historiography and public health discourse.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century warfare diseases • armed conflicts and health • Armies • epidemic outbreaks in war • Epidemics • Epidemiology warfare correlation • Friedrich Prinzing author • Global conflict repercussions • Health crises analysis • Historical epidemiology • historical pandemics • historical public health • History • Human health aftereffects • Medical and sanitary affairs • medical consequences of war • Medical military history • Medicine • Military • military history • Military hygiene • Public aspects of medicine • Public health consequences • public health history • Scholarly investigation • Warfare epidemics • War impact on health • war-related epidemics