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Asiatic Cholera: Five Pandemics and Their Impact on 19th Century Society - Lecture 2

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the devastating impact of Asiatic cholera in the 19th century through this 51-minute lecture from Yale University's "Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600" course. Delve into the disease's emergence in the West, its five major pandemics, and its unique characteristics. Examine the gruesome symptoms that instilled widespread fear and the disproportionate effect on impoverished communities. Analyze how cholera became intertwined with the era's "social question" and shaped societal attitudes. Investigate community reactions and the broader implications for 19th-century society. Gain a comprehensive understanding of cholera's role as an archetypical disease of poverty and its significance in shaping public health policies and social perceptions.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Asiatic Cholera as an Emerging Disease in the West
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- Chapter 2. Cholera Pandemics
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- Chapter 3. Characteristics of the Disease
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- Chapter 4. Symptoms
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- Chapter 5. Effects on Society
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- Chapter 6. Community Reactions
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