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The Power of Plagues

By Irwin W. Sherman

Book information

Publisher
ASM Press
Year
2006
ISBN
1555813569, 9781555813567
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
7 MB (7478953 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
431\0
Time added
2014-11-01 07:53:53

Description

A fascinating examination of epidemic diseases within a historical context. • Describes the nature and evolution of diseases. • Explains how scientists discovered the causes of infectious diseases and outlines how controls were developed. • Examines the interrelationship between plagues and culture and details the ways this shaped the traditions and institutions of Western civilization. • Highlights current epidemics such as AIDS, cholera, tuberculosis, influenza, West Nile virus, mad cow disease, and others. • Addresses the public’s curiosity with outbreaks and diseases of public health concern.

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