Plague and economics

Article Abstract:

The Black Death killed around a third of the population of Europe from 1347 to 1500. Cold weather had led to food shortages over 70 years. Livestock and land became cheaper, and manufactured goods more expensive, while wages rose. A number of changes have been attributed to the Black Death, such as peasants' revolts in England and France, and the decline of the power of the Church. There were also attacks on Jews in a number of European cities such as Basle and Dresden.

Social aspects, History, Plague, Black Death, ca. 1347-1400, Black death

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The plague: tuberculosis

Article Abstract:

Tuberculosis is making a major comeback, especially in New York, NY, where 5,000 new cases were reported last year, a jump of 35%. The disease has begun to thrive again because of the HIV virus, and the social problems of homelessness, poverty, and drug abuse.

Health aspects, Statistics, New York, New York, Tuberculosis

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Catching the plague: Spain

Article Abstract:

Violent anti-immigrant sentiment is growing in Spain, because of unemployment and the rising number of illegal immigrants. On Nov 13, 1992, two immigrants from the Dominican Republic were killed by four hooded figures.

Spain, Immigrants, Race relations

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