...Large-scale epidemics such as the plague and cholera are particularly suitable test cases for illuminating the state of society, since they are determined not only by the inherent activity of microorganisms, but also by the distribution and density of the human population, transportation and means of transport, and the ability to treat the illness. This first perspective and method is adopted in classic works by HE Sigerist and R. Zinsser (Civilization and Disease, 1962, Mice, Lice, and Civilization, 1934). In the history of disease, the second focus is the examination of people's ideas and attitudes toward disease. *Some of the terminology that mentions "Zinsser, R." is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…とりわけ,ペストやコレラなどの大規模な流行病は,微生物の固有の活動によるばかりでなく,人間社会の人口の配置と密度,運輸・交通手段,対症能力などによっても規定されるだけに,社会のあり方を照らし出す好適のテスト・ケースとなりうる。このような第1の視角,手法は,シゲリストH.E.SigeristやジンサーR.Zinsserなどの古典的な著作(《文明と病気》1962,《ねずみ・しらみ・文明》1934)で採用されている。 病気を対象とする歴史学において,第2にとりあげられるのは,人々が病気に対してもつ観念や態度の検討である。… ※「Zinsser,R.」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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