The Germ of an Idea Contagionism, Religion, and Society in Britain, 1660-1730
Description
Contagionism is an old idea, but gained new life in Restoration Britain. The Germ of an Idea considers British contagionism in its religious, social, political and professional context from the Great Plague of London to the adoption of smallpox inoculation. It shows how ideas about contagion changed medicine and the understanding of acute diseases.
Keywords
HistoryEuropeGreat BritainScienceMedical
2016Book
Author(s)Margaret DeLacy
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9781137575272
LanguageEnglish
