The Yankees are running short of superlatives to describe Torres, whom Judge proclaimed to be “the next great Yankee” following their AL Division Series sweep of the Twins. Although the character of the disease has stirred much controversy and continues to be the subject of scientific and historical investigations, the consequences of the Black Death and plagues—demographic, economic, social, and cultural—have embroiled historians in debate for a century or more. : Plague by Paul Slack (2012, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! Susan Ware, American Women?s History: A Very Short Introduction (New York: Oxford University Press, 2015). Oxford University Press; Illustrated edition (March 24, 2012). The book also tries to convey that our ancestors must have greatly inflated death counts and social disruption, all the while using so-called experts to basically say they're guessing just as much as the older, more "imaginative" generations. Throughout history plague has been the cause of many major catastrophes. I have a PhD in Political Science, am co-chair of the Green Party of New York, teach a bit locally and do some work in the public sector as well. I don't agree with the author that basically plague is plague, whether it's from the 4th or 5th century BCE or an outbreak in the 6th century CE or 19th century CE China. Although short, the Introductions are substantial in content. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I've read a lot of books on the subjects. Perseverance with some subjects may be required but be prepared to be surprised, enlightened and enriched. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The Very Short Introductions are a major educational resource. BVSI Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction (Keown) WBT What the Buddha Taught ( Rahula) IT Introduction to Tantra (Yeshe) TPZ Three Pillars of Zen (Kapleau) PW The Practice of the Wild (Snyder) 1. Failed to produce that vivid picture hoped for in good historical non fiction. Plague - A Very Short Introduction ~ Paul Slack 'The fuller the sources become over time, the easier it is to test the accuracy of those sweeping statements of chroniclers about the havoc created by plague, and to see that the reality for everyone involved in an epidemic was personal stress.' The Plague struck first along the northern edge of the Black Sea in 1348, where it killed and estimated eighty eight thousand people in less than three months. Read with the free Kindle apps (available on iOS, Android, PC & Mac), Kindle E-readers and on Fire Tablet devices. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Very Short Introductions Ser. New York: Oxford University Press, 2012. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Very useful bibliography. Throughout history plague has been the cause of many major catastrophes. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2017. And wasting time pretending to be a literary critic for low and high brow artworks is space that could have been used to better craft the storyline he's trying to promote. Several flea species carried the bubonic plague, such as Pulex irritans (the human flea), Xenopsylla cheopis, and Ceratophyllus fasciatus. Enduring images 7. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. I suppose a brief, personal introduction is worthwhile to those of you tuning in: I live in Albany, NY, which is both the capital of its state and an aggressively average American community. Plague - Plague - History: Plague is an ancient disease that was described during Classical times as occurring in North Africa and the Middle East. Gender & History 22, no. There was a problem loading your book clubs. A Very, Very Good Intro to The Plagues and the Rise of Epidemiology, Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2013. Perseverance with some subjects may be required but be prepared to be surprised, enlightened and enriched. Today, it has become a metaphor for other epidemic disasters which appear to threaten us, but plague itself has never been eradicated. Failed to produce that vivid picture hoped for in good historical non fiction. This Very Short Introduction explores the historical impact of plague over the centuries, the ways in which it has been interpreted, and the powerful images it has left behind in art and literature. Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014. This was a particularly good one. I've read a lot of books on the subjects. A Very, Very Good Intro to The Plagues and the Rise of Epidemiology, Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2013. Everyone would benefit from reading these books to broaden their knowledge and understanding in diverse areas of life. This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Admirably balanced concerning various controversies in plague historiography. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? It was written more than 70 years ago, but Albert Camus’ celebrated classic La Peste ( The Plague ) … BigiImpacts: The black death 4. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Köp boken Plague: A Very Short Introduction av Paul Slack (ISBN 9780199589548) hos Adlibris. Please try again. | Adlibris Please try again. Private horrors 5. Examining what plague meant for those who suffered from it, and how There are presently over 500 small books covering a very wide range of subjects. Plague: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) $11.95 This title has not yet been released. Looking at the ways in which it has been interpreted, and the powerful images it has left behind in art and literature, he considers how it was fought and controlled, and the impact it had on our… Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2014. 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