Sickness, disease and medical practitioners in 1640s Ireland

This chapter explores the medical environment of 1640s Ireland, particularly during the 1641 Rebellion. It uses the 1641 Depositions to explore how people understood reported sickness and disease. It also traces the experiences of a broad range of medics during a period of warfare and significant so...

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Otros Autores: Cunningham, John, author (author)
Formato: Seriada digital
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Manchester (UK) : Manchester University Press 2019.
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Sumario:This chapter explores the medical environment of 1640s Ireland, particularly during the 1641 Rebellion. It uses the 1641 Depositions to explore how people understood reported sickness and disease. It also traces the experiences of a broad range of medics during a period of warfare and significant social and political upheaval. In doing so, it enables an important new perspective on medicine in Early Modern Ireland.
Publicado:Began with: 2019-
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Frecuencia de Publicación:annual