{"product_id":"9780745610306","title":"History of Syphilis","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHistory of Syphilis\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClaude Quétel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \/ Social History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe book presents the first comprehensive history of the origin of  syphilis, from its appearance in Europe at the end of the fifteenth  century to the present day. Quetel examines the origins and treatments  of syphilis over the centuries, focusing on the controls over sexual  behaviour which were justified by the need to curb the spread of the  disease. \u003cp\u003eThe author also investigates the cultural dimensions of the  problem: for instance, the images of syphilis presented in wartime  propaganda and the literary connotations associated with the idea of the  \u003ci\u003esyphilitic genius\u003c\/i\u003e. Quetel discusses historical accounts of the  spread of syphilis and draws parallels with the current medical and  social campaigns against AIDS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eClaude Quétel is a French historian. The author of two dozen books, he has won a number of prizes for his work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e08 April 1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780745610306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Polity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44381101719692,"sku":"9780745610306","price":32.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780745610306_67e66293-89dc-4f36-8c07-cd78d84cb43b.jpg?v=1780234451","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780745610306","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}