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," Friedrich Prinzing delves into the intricate relationship between warfare and the outbreaks of infectious diseases, exploring historical case studies that highlight how conflict facilitates the spread of epidemics. This meticulously researched volume employs a scholarly yet accessible literary style, weaving together narratives from various epochs to illustrate the dire consequences of war on public health. The book situates itself within a broader literary context that examines the intersection of human conflict and disease, contributing to the fields of medical history and public health studies. Friedrich Prinzing, a noted historian with extensive expertise in the social implications of war, draws on his background in epidemiology and history to craft this compelling narrative. His academic journey through the devastation of past conflicts has imbued him with a profound understanding of how the human experience during wars transcends physical battles, delving into the unseen adversaries of disease and suffering that often follow in warfare's wake. This work is essential reading for scholars, public health officials, and anyone interested in the enduring ramifications of war. "Epidemics Resulting from Wars" not only elucidates historical patterns but also serves as a cautionary tale for contemporary society, emphasizing the need for robust health interventions in times of conflict.

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 ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• 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 studies • Epidemiology warfare correlation • Friedrich Prinzing analysis • Friedrich Prinzing author • Global conflict repercussions • Health crises analysis • Historical epidemiology • historical pandemics • historical public health • History • Human health aftereffects • impact of conflict • Medical and sanitary affairs • medical consequences of war • Medical military history • Medicine • Military • military history • Military hygiene • military medical history • Public aspects of medicine • Public health consequences • public health crises • public health history • Public health policy • Scholarly investigation • social consequences wars • war and disease • Warfare epidemics • warfare health effects • War impact on health • war-related epidemics