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Introduction: Reimagining Epidemics.

Mary E Fissell, Jeremy A Greene, Randall M Packard

Bulletin of the History of Medicine

|March 29, 2021

Summary

Historians of medicine are reassessing epidemic relevance by examining historical pandemics. This involves applying narrative frameworks to understand epidemic social dynamics and impact, drawing on Charles Rosenberg's influential work.

Area of Science:

History of Medicine
Epidemiology
Social Sciences

Background:

Charles Rosenberg's 1989 essay, "What Is an Epidemic? AIDS in Historical Perspective," provided a foundational framework for understanding epidemics.
Rosenberg proposed that epidemics share social choreographies and can be analyzed through narrative structures.
Recent global health events have renewed interest in the historical study of epidemics.

Observation:

This issue features thirteen scholars exploring the definition of an epidemic from diverse perspectives.
Contributions span various geographic, chronological, and thematic areas.
The scholars engage with Rosenberg's core questions about epidemic definition and characteristics.

Findings:

The collected works demonstrate the multifaceted nature of epidemic definition across different historical contexts.

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Applying narrative frameworks reveals patterns in epidemic sequence, structure, and social impact.

Scholarly engagement highlights the evolving relevance and urgency of historical epidemic studies.

Implications:

Understanding historical epidemics offers crucial insights into contemporary public health challenges.
The interdisciplinary approach enriches our comprehension of disease spread and societal responses.
This scholarship underscores the enduring value of historical analysis in navigating current and future health crises.