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Dr Hannah Newton wins the Medical History Book Prize
Dr Hannah Newton has been awarded the European Association for the History of Medicine and Health (EAHMH) 2015 Book Prize. The Prize is granted to the best medical history monograph published in the last two years, on any aspect or … Continue reading
Posted in Early Modern History, News
Tagged child, Early Modern, Medical History, Prize, sick, sickness
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The Dying Child in 17th Century England
Many congratulations to Dr Hannah Newton whose article “The Dying Child in 17th century England” has been published in the prestigious journal Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Abstract The emerging field of pediatric palliative care recommends that … Continue reading
Posted in Early Modern History, Publications
Tagged child, childhood, death, sickness
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The Sick Child in Early Modern England, 1580-1720
By Dr Hannah Newton ‘How can you study such a depressing topic?’ I am often asked this question. The subject of my research – children’s illness in the early modern period – doesn’t exactly sound like a barrel of laughs. … Continue reading
Posted in 2014/15 History of Childhood and Youth, Early Modern History
Tagged child, disease, parents, sick
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