The Secret Malady
Linda Evi Merians
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The Secret Malady
Published
1996
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Pages
269
ISBN-10
0813119898
Description
Like AIDS today, venereal disease existed in epidemical proportions in eighteenth-century Britain and France. Medical practitioners of every stripe - legitimate and otherwise - knew little but wrote volumes about its origins, symptoms, and "cures." The pathology of the disease remained elusive throughout the century despite frequent and loud debates on the topic in the press. The essays in this collection paint a portrait of the secret malady - public and private responses to the epidemic; changing attitudes toward the disease; and its role in making sex a taboo subject, in enforcing class and racial distinctions, and in raising the level of misogyny. The interdisciplinary nature of the collection makes this an important and fascinating work for scholars in several fields, including history, art, literature, the history of medicine, and women's studies.
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Secret Malady?
This edition of The Secret Malady has approximately 269 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Secret Malady?
For most readers, The Secret Malady typically takes between 5h 36m and 3h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,250 words
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What is the word count of The Secret Malady?
The estimated word count for The Secret Malady is approximately 67,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Secret Malady?
The Secret Malady was written by Linda Evi Merians.
When was The Secret Malady published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.