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The Germ Theory of Disease

Frank M. SnowdenYale University

Professor

49:13·2011·introductory level

This lecture elucidates the conceptual, technological, and institutional preconditions—including contagionism and microscopy—that facilitated the revolutionary development of the germ theory of disease, enabling pathogen isolation and vaccine creation.

HistoryModern History & GeopoliticsGerm TheoryMedical RevolutionPathogen Discovery

Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600 (HIST 234)

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Frank M. Snowden

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Frank M. Snowden is a Professor of History at Yale University, specializing in the history of epidemics and public health in Western society.

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