Empire and Leprosy in Colonial Bengal

Empire and Leprosy in Colonial Bengal
Author: Apalak Das
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2024-03-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1003862241

Leprosy, widely mentioned in different religious texts and ancient scriptures, is the oldest scourge of humankind. Cases of leprosy continue to be found across the world as the most crucial health problem, especially in India and Brazil. There are a few maladies that eventually turn into social disquiets, and leprosy is undoubtedly one of them. This book traces the dynamics of the interface between colonial policy on leprosy and religion, science and society in Bengal from the mid-nineteenth to the first half of the twentieth centuries. It explores how the idea of ‘degeneration’ and the ‘desolates’ shaped the colonial legality of segregating ‘lepers’ in Indian society. The author also delves into the treatments of leprosy that were often transfigured from ‘original’ English texts, written by American or British medical professionals, into Bengali. Rich in archival resources, this book is an essential read for scholars and researchers of history, Indian history, public health, social history, medical humanities, medical history and colonial history.

The Star

The Star
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2001
Genre: Leprosy
ISBN:

Eye Care in Developing Nations

Eye Care in Developing Nations
Author: Larry Schwab
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2007-07-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1840765224

The number of the millions of blind in the world continues to grow, causing needless social and economic deprivation. Most of these blind can be cured, and much of the remainder prevented if all people had access to the simple and effective interventions that already exist. In this newly revised fourth edition ofEye Care in Developing Nations', t

IAL Textbook of Leprosy

IAL Textbook of Leprosy
Author: Bhushan Kumar
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Total Pages: 845
Release: 2023-01-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9354654541

Diagnosis & Treatment of Uveitis

Diagnosis & Treatment of Uveitis
Author: C Stephen Foster
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
Total Pages: 1326
Release: 2013-03-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9350255723

Uveitis is inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, which is known as the uvea or uveal tract. It is a complex condition with a variety of causes and clinical manifestations, including injury, infection or an underlying condition. This 1200pp second edition brings ophthalmologists fully up to date with the latest developments in diagnosing and treating uveitis. Beginning with the basic principles of the disease, its diagnosis and management, the following sections discuss the treatment of numerous different infectious, non infectious, masquerade and autoimmune syndromes. Basic science, differential diagnosis, pathology and clinical management are discussed for each condition. Written by specialists from the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI) and John A Moran Eye Center in the USA, this comprehensive new edition includes 699 colour images and illustrations. Key points Comprehensive, second edition bringing ophthalmologists fully up to date with diagnosis and treatment of uveitis Discusses different uveitis syndromes – infectious, non infectious, masquerade and autoimmune Authored by US ophthalmic specialists Includes 699 full colour images and illustrations First edition published in 2001 by Saunders

Current Catalog

Current Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1068
Release: 1982
Genre: Medicine
ISBN:

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.