A Brief Social History of Tuberculosis

Key Challenges to Global Health

Arnab Chakraborty, Janaka Jayawickrama, Yong-an Zhang

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English

Routledge
11 October 2024

Social & cultural history; Personal & public health; History of medicine; Infectious & contagious diseases; Respiratory medicine

A Brief Social History of Tuberculosis delves into the history of tuberculosis and its impact on human populations.

Drawing on research and expert experiences, the three research chapters (3–5) will explore how the disease has affected communities throughout history, and how society has responded to the threat of tuberculosis over time. Tuberculosis has been a persistent and devastating force from the crowded cities of the Industrial Revolution to the present day. However, this book will argue that there is much to be learned from the successes and failures of past efforts to control the disease from a social perspective. By examining the history of tuberculosis, researchers and policymakers can gain valuable insights into the challenges of infectious disease control, as well as the social and political factors that shape our response to such challenges.

This volume will focus on generating critical discussions among scholars, researchers, and policymakers: it will be informative, engaging, and an essential read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, and the ongoing struggle against infectious diseases worldwide.

Edited by: Arnab Chakraborty, Janaka Jayawickrama, Yong-an Zhang
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 362g
ISBN: 9781032634616
ISBN 10: 1032634618
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 11 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Arnab Chakraborty, College of Liberal Arts, Shanghai University, China. Arnab is a research fellow and a historian of global health, medicine, and diseases. He has conducted his research in India, the UK, the USA,the Philippines, and Fiji. Arnab’s current research lies at the intersection of health policies, migration studies, and the history of medicine in non-Western societies within the context of development. Janaka Jayawickrama, College of Liberal Arts, Shanghai University, China. Janaka is professor of social anthropology and has been collaborating with conflict and disaster-affected communities in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East to facilitate wellbeing. He has conducted frontline humanitarian responses, research, evaluations, and policy analysis for the UN, governments, and humanitarian agencies since 1994. Janaka is also the Director of the Research Centre for Health and Wellbeing. Yong-an Zhang, College of Liberal Arts, Shanghai University, China. Yong-an is a professor of history and Director of the International Center for Drug Policy Studies. He has been conducting policy research from a historical perspective and focuses on their delivery for the benefit of the people.