The Power of Plagues
Irwin W. Sherman
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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Jahr:
2006
Auflage:
1
Verlag:
ASM Press
Sprache:
english
Seiten:
431
ISBN 10:
1555813569
ISBN 13:
9781555813567
Datei:
EPUB, 7.13 MB
IPFS:
,
english, 2006
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