Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600 - Audio
Frank SnowdenThis course consists of an international analysis of the impact of epidemic diseases on western society and culture from the bubonic plague to HIV/AIDS and the recent experience of SARS and swine flu. Leading themes include: infectious disease and its impact on society; the development of public health measures; the role of medical ethics; the genre of plague literature; the social reactions of ma... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Categories | Health & FitnessMedicine | ||||
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Professor Snowden describes the final exam, and takes questions from students.
SARS, avian influenza and swine flu are the first new diseases of the twenty-first century. They are all diseases of globalization, or diseases of modernity, and while relatively limited in their impact, they have offered dress-rehearsals for future ... more
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the largest public health campaign ever launched, began in 1988 with the ambition of achieving its goal by the year 2000. In the decade since this deadline was missed, the initiative has suffered a number of s... more
Dr. Margaret Craven discusses HIV/AIDS from the perspective of a front-line clinician. AIDS is unprecedented in both the speed with which it spread across the globe and in the mobilization of efforts to control it. It is a disease of modernity. Along... more
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- Great author, poor lecturer.
Loved his book. His lectures are awkward.
Apple Podcasts3Steve TKD
United States5 years ago - Excellent historical context for Covid-19.
This was a thought provoking course. I highly recommend it.
Apple Podcasts5annereinsUnited States6 years ago - Well worth the time
This was an absolutely fascinating take on the subject of history of disease. It's true that the professor sounds somewhat pompous and scripted, but that actually made the audio version very good for listening (that and the very good audio quality). Actually, I thought he sounded a bit like Dr. Evil, as he discussed some of the more gruesome aspects of the diseases, but the quality of the lectures and the quality of their content made this a very enjoyable course. One drawback of the audio ve... more
Apple Podcasts5MapmyrunnerUnited States13 years ago - epidemics in western society
Have really enjoyed the podcasts. The audio is super and the pace is just right. Very well done.
Apple Podcasts5small redUnited States13 years ago - Best listened to at double speed.
The professor has some eye opening revelations by placing epidemics in a historical perspective in the context of both the development of modern medicine, as well as the impact on society and politics. Well worthwhile.
He speaks slow enough that one can listen at 2x speed and absorb.
Apple Podcasts4tvelliotUnited States15 years ago
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