Modern Flu, British Medical Science and the Viralization of Influenza 1890 to 1950
British Medical Science and the Viralization of Influenza 1890 to 1950
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Michael Bresalier's "Modern Flu" meticulously traces the evolution of influenza understanding from 1890 to 1950, focusing on British medical science.
The book challenges the common narrative of sudden breakthroughs, instead highlighting the gradual development of virological knowledge and its integration into medical practice.
It explores the influence of pandemics, wars, and state-sponsored modernization on this process.
The narrative emphasizes the collaboration and conflict between researchers, medical professionals, and governmental bodies in shaping our understanding of influenza as a viral disease.
Ultimately, the book provides a comprehensive historical context for the current approaches to influenza control.
Michael Bresalier's "Modern Flu" meticulously traces the evolution of influenza understanding from 1890 to 1950, focusing on British medical science.
The book challenges the common narrative of sudden breakthroughs, instead highlighting the gradual development of virological knowledge and its integration into medical practice.
It explores the influence of pandemics, wars, and state-sponsored modernization on this process.
The narrative emphasizes the collaboration and conflict between researchers, medical professionals, and governmental bodies in shaping our understanding of influenza as a viral disease.
Ultimately, the book provides a comprehensive historical context for the current approaches to influenza control.
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Michael Bresalier, "Modern Flu: British Medical Science and the Viralisation of Influenza, 1890-1950" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)
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Miranda Melcher
Michael Bresalier, "Modern Flu: British Medical Science and the Viralisation of Influenza, 1890-1950" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)
