History of Syphilis

After the success of the hardback, History of Syphilis is now available in paperback. The book presents the first comprehensive history of the origin of syphilis, from its appearance in Europe at the end of the fifteenth century to the present day. Quetel examines the origins and treatments of syphilis over the centuries, focusing on the controls over sexual behaviour which were justified by the need to curb the spread of the disease. The author also investigates the cultural dimensions of the problem: for instance, the images of syphilis presented in wartime propaganda and the literary connotations associated with the idea of the syphilitic genius. Quetel discusses historical accounts of the spread of syphilis and draws parallels with the current medical and social campaigns against AIDS.

List of contents

Acknowledgements. Introduction: Syphilis as a Cultural Phenomenon.
1. A Terrifying Affliction (1495-1519).
2. A Much-disputed Origin.
3. The Great Pox (Sixteenth-Century).
4. From Pestilence to Disease (The Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries).
5. The Nineteenth-century Impasse.
6. The Great Turning Point (around 1900).
7. Madmen and Heredos.
8. Syphilis Everywhere (Between the Wars).
9. The Pox and the Prostitute.
10. The End of the Terror (1945 to the Present Day).
Conclusion: From Syphilis to AIDS.
Notes.
Bibliographical Notes.
Chronology.
Index.

About the author

Claude Quétel is a French historian. The author of two dozen books, he has won a number of prizes for his work.

Summary

* New in paperback* This is the first comprehensive history of syphilis from the fifteenth century to the present day* The hardback was extremely well reviewed and sold very well indeed. .

Product details

• Authors: QUETEL, Claude Quetel, Claude Quétel
• Assisted by: Judith Braddock (Translation), Brian Pike (Translation)
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.03.1992
• EAN: 9780745610306
• ISBN: 978-0-7456-1030-6
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 230 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 482 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Geschichte, Geschichte der Medizin, MEDICAL / Diseases, HISTORY / Social History, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, Social & cultural history, MEDICAL / History, MEDICAL / Infectious Diseases, Medical / Nursing, PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality, Social and cultural history, Health systems & services, Psychology: sexual behaviour, Sexual Behaviour, Venereal Diseases, Health systems and services, Sexually transmitted infections / Venereal diseases