Karen Jillings Boeken

Focusing on the early modern Scottish community of Aberdeen from 1500 to 1650, this book explores the multifaceted impact of plague as a medical, economic, spiritual, and demographic crisis. It delves into bureaucratic, medical, and social responses to epidemics, providing a comprehensive analysis of how the disease influenced various aspects of life in the region. Through this examination, the study offers valuable insights into the pre-modern world and encourages a reassessment of historical narratives related to public health and community resilience.

This book explores how speech and language therapists can use a wide range of multi-modal therapy techniques to elicit speech sound. By using a total communication approach, the book provides clinicians with the confidence to best meet the needs of clients with more complex clinical backgrounds.