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A Kinzelbach

    Berichte Zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte
    |January 1, 1997
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    Late medieval and early modern societies navigated epidemic diseases by adapting concepts to their needs. Individuals chose disease notions that interfered least with their lives, rather than acting out of ignorance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Historical analysis of epidemic disease concepts.
    • Social history of late medieval and early modern Europe.
    • Medical history and societal responses to pandemics.

    Context:

    • Examines societal responses to "pestilences" in German Imperial Towns.
    • Covers diverse social strata, including authorities, medical professionals, artisans, and the poor.
    • Investigates the interplay between disease concepts and daily life.

    Purpose:

    • To demonstrate how varied concepts of epidemic diseases aligned with societal needs.
    • To explain seemingly contradictory actions during outbreaks through situational context.
    • To understand the selection of disease notions based on minimizing life disruption.

    Summary:

    • Individuals and groups selected disease concepts that best suited their immediate circumstances and intentions.

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  • Actions during epidemics were not due to ignorance but context-dependent choices.
  • The study analyzes discourse and practice surrounding pestilences across social classes.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a nuanced understanding of historical public health responses.
    • Highlights the agency of individuals and groups in interpreting and managing disease.
    • Offers insights into the social construction of epidemic disease in pre-modern Europe.