Kevin Brown is an expert on the history of health and medicine. He has written and lectured extensively, both domestically and internationally, on a wide range of topics connected to medical and maritime history. His scholarly pursuits delve into the fascinating examination of historical medical practices and their societal impact. Immerse yourself in his compelling narratives that uncover hidden stories from the annals of medicine.
Exploring themes of love, life, and the art of poetry, this collection invites readers into an enchanting world of deep reflections and thought-provoking insights. Each poem is infused with conviction, prompting contemplation and emotional resonance. The author shares a heartfelt journey, showcasing a passion for writing that aims to inspire and connect with others. This work promises to engage and captivate those who appreciate the beauty of language and the complexities of human experience.
Exploring the depths of love, life, and loss, this poetry collection captivates with its vibrant language and emotional intensity. Kevin Browne skillfully weaves together diverse themes, inviting readers to reflect on the richness of human experience. The work promises to ignite passion and provoke thought, showcasing the author's extensive knowledge across various fields. Each poem serves as a testament to the power of words in evoking feelings and connecting with the human spirit.
'Accounts for Solicitors' is a practical introduction to a subject that all practising solicitors need to understand. The text is divided into two parts: the first explains fundamental accounting concepts; the second deals with the accounts of solicitors and, in particular the need to account for a client's money
When European sailors began to explore the rest of the world, the problem of keeping healthy on such long voyages became acute. Malnourishment and crowded conditions bred disease, but they also carried epidemics that decimated the indigenous populations they encountered and brought back new diseases like syphilis. As navies developed, the well-being of crews became a dominant factor in the success of naval operations, so it is no surprise that the Royal Navy led the way in shipboard medical provision, and sponsored many of the advances in diet and hygiene which by the Napoleonic Wars gave its fleets a significant advantage over all its enemies. These improvements trickled down to the merchant service, but the book also looks at two particularly harsh maritime environments, the slave trade and emigrant ships, both of which required special medical arrangements. Eventually, the struggle to improve the fitness of seamen became a national concern, manifest in a series of far-reaching and sometimes bizarre public health measures, generally directed against the effects of drunkenness and the pox. In this way, as in many others, an attempt to address the specific needs of the seafarer developed wider implications for society as a whole. It also produced scientific breakthroughs that were a universal benefit, so far from being a narrow study of medicine at sea, this book provides a fascinating picture of social improvement.
Most ethnographers don t achieve what Kevin Brown did while conducting their research: in his two years spent at a karaoke bar near Denver, Colorado, he went from barely able to carry a tune to someone whom other karaoke patrons requested to sing. Along the way, he learned everything you might ever want to know about karaoke and the people who enjoy it. The result is "Karaoke Idols," a close ethnography of life at a karaoke bar that reveals just what we re doing when we take up the mic and how we shape our identities, especially in terms of gender, ethnicity, and class, through performances in everyday life. Marrying a comprehensive introduction to the history of public singing and karaoke with a rich analysis of karaoke performers and the community that their shared performances generate, "Karaoke Idols" is a book for both the casual reader and the scholar, and a fascinating exploration of our urge to perform and the intersection of technology and culture that makes it so seductively easy to do so."
In our modern day and age, when satellite imagery and GPS services like Google
Maps, offer strikingly accurate images of the world, we can easily forget that
for most of human history the world was an unknown tabula rasa on which
cartographers, scientists, men of god, and kings imprinted their own dreams
and ideals.
