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Book Announcement: American Evangelists and Tuberculosis in Modern Japan

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Paula

American Evangelists and Tuberculosis in Modern Japan Elisheva A. Perelman Tuberculosis ran rampant in Japan during the late Meiji and Taisho years (1880s–1920s). Many of the victims of the then incurable disease were young female workers from the rural areas, … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Beriberi in Modern Japan: The Making of a National Disease

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Paula

Beriberi in Modern Japan: The Making of a National Disease University of Rochester Press In modern Japan, beriberi (or thiamin deficiency) became a public health problem that cut across all social boundaries, afflicting even the Meiji Emperor. During an age … Continue reading →

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Job opening: The Center for Historical Research at The Ohio State University

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Paula

The Center for Historical Research brings together faculty, students, and the general public to examine the historical foundation and development of critical issues of global importance.  The Center offers resident fellowships for senior and junior faculty, as well as those … Continue reading →

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