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Expelling the Plague

The Health Office and the Implementation of Quarantine in Dubrovnik, 1377-1533

By: Zlata Blazina Tomic,Vesna Blazina

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Expelling the Plague

The Health Office and the Implementation of Quarantine in Dubrovnik, 1377-1533

By: Zlata Blazina Tomic,Vesna Blazina

A vibrant city-state on the Adriatic sea, Dubrovnik, also known as Ragusa, was a hub for the international trade between Europe and the Ottoman Empire. As a result, the city suffered frequent outbreaks of plague. Through a comprehensive analysis of these epidemics in Dubrovnik, Expelling the Plague explores the increasingly sophisticated plague control regulations that were adopted by the city and implemented by its health officials. In 1377, Dubrovnik became the first city in the world to develop and implement quarantine legislation, and in 1390 it established the earliest recorded permanent Health Office. The city’s preoccupation with plague control and the powers granted to its Health Office led to a rich archival record chronicling the city’s experience of plague, its attempts to safeguard public health, and the social effects of its practices of quarantine, prosecution, and punishment. These sources form the foundation of the authors' analysis, in particular the manuscript Libro deli Signori Chazamorbi, 1500-30, a rare health record of the 1526-27 calamitous plague epidemic. Teeming with real people across the spectrum, including gravediggers, laundresses, and plague survivors, it contains the testimonies collected during trial proceedings conducted by health officials against violators of public health regulations. Outlining the contributions of Dubrovnik in conceiving and establishing early public health measures in Europe, Expelling the Plague reveals how health concerns of the past greatly resemble contemporary anxieties about battling epidemics such as SARS, avian flu, and the Ebola virus.

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773597123

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9780773597129

Chernobyl Strawberries

By: Vesna Goldsworthy

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Chernobyl Strawberries

By: Vesna Goldsworthy

Exceptional. If there has been a more honest, calm, and profoundly moving memoir written in the last few years, then I've missed it."—Times Literary Supplement How would you make sense of your life if you thought it might end tomorrow? In this captivating and best-selling memoir, Vesna Goldsworthy tells the story of herself, her family, and her early life in her lost country. There follows marriage, a move to England, and a successful media and academic career, then a cancer diagnosis and its unresolved consequences. A profoundly moving, comic, and original account by a stunning literary talent.

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256

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Bitter Lemon Press

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1908524480

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9781908524485

Sicily

By: Vesna Maric

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Sicily

By: Vesna Maric

Breathtaking mountains and active volcanoes, pristine beaches and ancient temples, Moorish cities and sleek resorts. A whole country within an island, our definitive guide gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect getaway.The fourth edition is expanded by over 50 more pages. Extensive history, culture and arts chapters help you get under Sicily's skin and understand its complex culture, while the outdoor activities chapter will keep you busy for holidays to come. The Aeolian, Egadi and Pelagic Islands, including stunning Stromboli and secluded Pantelleria, are fully covered. Planning is easy with these comprehensive itineraries and grid-referenced maps.

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1740599691

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9781740599696

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