Publisher's Synopsis
Studies the Black Death Plague of 1347-1350 only as it affected the intellectual classes and their fields of learning. Emphasizes the fields of medicine, education, mathematics and science.
About the Publisher
Columbia University Press seeks to enhance Columbia University's educational and research mission by publishing outstanding original works by scholars and other intellectuals that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns. The Press also reflects the importance of its location in New York City in its publishing programs. Through book, reference, electronic publishing, and distribution services, the Press broadens the university's international reputation.
