Author

Publication

2016 - MAPorrúa, Librero-Editor, Ciudad de México, México, Mexico

Language

Spanish

Word Count

47,750 words, Guess

Page Count

191 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-106074863555
  • ISBN-10607524011X
  • ISBN-139786074863550
  • ISBN-139786075240114
  • Library of Congress Control Number2016414791
and 2 more

Classifications

  • DDC614.5/14097265
  • LCCRA644.C3 P39 2016

Description

Outlines relationship between scientific ideas, medical practice and public health in Yucatan during first decades after independence. Analyzes ways in which medical and scientific ideas of time explained and were used to address new illncsses. Narrates dissemination and impact of this knowledge on prevention and on medical attention given to public during cholera epidemic . Also studies management of public health by nascent state, plus reception and acceptance of ideas from Europe to stem progress of disease.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Colección Peninsular

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