Twelve Diseases that Changed Our World

Twelve Diseases that Changed Our World
Author: Irwin W. Sherman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-07-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1555816347


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Covers the history of twelve important diseases and addresses public health responses and societal upheavals. Chronicles the ways disease outbreaks shaped traditions and institutions of Western civilization. Explains the effects, causes, and outcomes from past epidemics. Describes a dozen diseases to show how disease control either was achieved or failed. Makes clear the interrelationship between diseases and history. Presents material in a compelling, clear, and jargon-free prose for a wide audience. Provides a picture of the best practices for dealing with disease outbreaks.


Twelve Diseases that Changed Our World
Language: en
Pages: 240
Authors: Irwin W. Sherman
Categories: Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-07-24 - Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

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