PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
EUR 24,14
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Aggiungi al carrelloPAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
EUR 15,59
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing history of quarantine, a practice dating back to biblical times. The author traces its evolution from ancient leprosy isolation to maritime quarantines implemented to combat the bubonic plague. Through a captivating exploration of medical dogma, astrology, and scientific discoveries, the book unravels how quarantine measures were shaped over centuries. It sheds light on the prevailing beliefs and practices that influenced the development of public health strategies, highlighting the societal impact of epidemics like the Black Death. Ultimately, the book underscores the significance of quarantine in safeguarding communities from the spread of infectious diseases and emphasizes its continuous importance in contemporary global health. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.