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Epidemics, Continuity and Change
This lecture is part of the Centre’s project on Public Health, Science and Technology in Muslim Societies
Although most comment on the novelty of epidemics, their history can help to identify continuities as well as ruptures. This talk will outline historical approaches to understanding epidemics, including the process of an epidemic’s end. It reflects briefly on the extent to which pandemics accelerate social and political change, identifying why some appear to have had major repercussions whereas others have not. The talk will conclude by considering whether or not COVID-19 has served as a catalyst for change and, if so, in which respects.
Professor Charters and Professor Harrison are associated with the Oxford Centre for the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology, as well as the University’s Faculty of History.
This lecture will begin at 17:00, and will be followed by a Q+A.
All welcome
Date:
31 May 2022, 17:00
Venue:
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Marston Road OX3 0EE
Speakers:
Professor Erica Charters (University of Oxford),
Professor Mark Harrison (University of Oxford)
Organising department:
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Organiser contact email address:
academic.office@oxcis.ac.uk
Part of:
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies - Events
Booking required?:
Not required
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editors:
Laura Spence,
Belinda Clark
