Visual Culture and Pandemic Disease Since 1750 1st Edition

Visual Culture and Pandemic Disease Since 1750 (1st Edition) by Marsha Morton offers a compelling, richly researched exploration of how images—prints, paintings, photographs, posters and film—have shaped public understanding and policy around epidemics and pandemics from the late 18th century to the present.

Begin with a vivid invitation: this book reframes the history of disease as a story told through sight. Morton guides readers across global settings—Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and Latin America—showing how visual language influenced fear, care, stigma and scientific communication. Clear, authoritative chapters trace transformations in iconography from cholera maps and quarantine posters to wartime propaganda and contemporary pandemic media.

Scholars of history, art history, public health and medical humanities, as well as engaged general readers, will find the narrative both illuminating and practical. Morton combines archival imagery with critical analysis to reveal patterns that matter today: how images mobilize resources, shape behavior, and construct social meaning during health crises. Rich case studies and cross-cultural perspectives make the book a valuable classroom text and an essential reference for anyone studying epidemic responses in a global context.

If you’re seeking a thoughtful, accessible account of how visual culture intersects with disease, Visual Culture and Pandemic Disease Since 1750 by Marsha Morton is a must-read. Purchase this 1st Edition to deepen your understanding of pandemics through the lens of image and interpretation—and to add a vital title to your history or public health collection.

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