The Making of Modern Anthrax, 1875-1920: Uniting Local, National and Global Histories of Disease - Paperback

by James F. Stark (Author)

From the mid-nineteenth century onwards a number of previously unknown conditions were recorded in both animals and humans. Known by a variety of names, and found in diverse locations, by the end of the century these diseases were united under the banner of "anthrax." Stark offers a fresh perspective on the history of infectious disease. He examines anthrax in terms of local, national and global significance, and constructs a narrative that spans public, professional and geographic domains.

Author Biography

James F. Stark is associate professor of Medical Humanities at the University of Leeds.