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A Singular Remedy
Innovative exploration of how medical knowledge was shared between and across diverse societies tied to the Atlantic World around 1800.
Vaccination
This English language edition is far more than a simple translation of the work "L'Histoire des vaccinations" published in 2008. The French edition has actually been totally revised and improved. In particular, it features a chapter dedicated entirely to yellow fever. A greater number of illustrations are included. This book will undoubtedly be of great interest to a section of the general public and to specialists. The history of vaccinations is a significant phase in the history of humanity. With the development of hygiene, vaccinations have certainly been the most notable progress of medicine. Nevertheless, this subject which has revolutionised human and animal medicine has long been explored poorly or not at all. This oversight has now been addressed through this fascinating work. All translated Pasteur texts are from the original manuscripts found in his laboratory notebooks. Finally, the moral problems inherent in the use of vaccines are addressed and at times, appear strangely similar to current situations. . .
Bordeaux/Burgundy
"A fascinating social history of the wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy from their origins to the present day: their contrasts and rivalries, their advocates and their detractors. This will entertain all lovers of the wines of the two greatest regions in the world."—Clive Coates, MW, author of The Wines of Bordeaux "Anyone who thinks they are only grape-varieties apart must read this. It brilliantly evokes two cultures as different as...Bordeaux and Burgundy."—Hugh Johnson, author of The World Atlas of Wine "A mouthwatering journey in search of tastes and flavors. . . . A striking synthesis of remarkable horizons."—Le Monde "A well documented book delivered in an earthy style, to be read without moderation, whether you prefer Bordeaux or Burgundy."—Alternatives économiques
Medieval Art and Architecture after the Middle Ages
Medieval Art and Architecture after the Middle Ages explores the endurance of and nostalgia for medieval monuments through their reception in later periods, specifically illuminating the myriad ways in which tangible and imaginary artifacts of the Middle Ages have served to articulate contemporary aspirations and anxieties. The essays in this interdisciplinary collection examine the afterlife of medieval works through their preservation, restoration, appropriation, and commodification in America, Great Britain, and across Europe from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. From the evocation of metaphors and tropes, to monumental projects of restoration and recreation—medieval visual cultu...
The Oxford Handbook of Silent Cinema
The Oxford Handbook of Silent Cinema is a collection of new scholarship that investigates the first decades of motion-picture history from diverse perspectives and methodologies. Featuring over thirty essays by leading scholars in the field, the Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of cinema's earliest years while also illuminating how cinema derived strength from competing cultural forms, becoming in the process the most influential mass medium of the early twentieth century.
Latin Eugenics in Comparative Perspective
A comparative approach to the history of eugenics, exploring the emergence and development of 'Latin' eugenics.
Confessional Mobility and English Catholics in Counter-Reformation Europe
In the wake of England's break with Rome and gradual reformation, English Catholics took root outside of the country, in Catholic countries across Europe. Confessional Mobility explores their arrival and the foundation of convents and colleges on the Continent as well as their impact beyond that initial moment of change.
Le Cerveau de Ravel
Derrière le compositeur de renommée internationale, figure majeure de la musique du début du XXe siècle, ce livre nous fait découvrir un homme attentionné et apprécié de ses proches, un fils et un frère aimant, un dandy féru d’arts décoratifs, un artiste acharné au travail. « Je ne ferai jamais ma Jeanne d’Arc, cet opéra est là, dans ma tête, je l’entends, mais je ne l’écrirai plus jamais, c’est fini, je ne peux plus écrire ma musique. » Maurice Ravel Quel curieux sortilège a frappé le cerveau du brillant compositeur ? Cette énigme médicale dessine l’horizon de ce portrait intime de Ravel, de sa personnalité et de son psychisme, dans les coulisses de sa ca...
