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Epidemics: The Impact of Germs and Their Power Over Humanity

Epidemics: The Impact of Germs and Their Power Over Humanity

Loomis, Joshua

Hardcover

Medical ReferencePublic HealthGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1440861420
ISBN13: 9781440861420
Publisher: Praeger
Published: Jan 18 2018
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.63
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.40 Depth: 9.40
Language: English

This book comprehensively reviews the 10 most influential epidemics in history, going beyond morbid accounts of symptoms and statistics to tell the often forgotten stories of what made these epidemics so calamitous.

Unlike other books on epidemics, which either focus on the science behind how microbes cause disease or tell first-person accounts of one particular disease, Epidemics: The Impact of Germs and Their Power over Humanity takes a holistic approach to explaining how these diseases have shaped who we are as a society. Each of the worst epidemic diseases is discussed from the perspective of how it has been a causative agent of change with respect to our history, religious traditions, social interactions, and technology. In looking at world history through the lens of epidemic diseases, readers will come to appreciate how much we owe to the oldest and smallest parasites.

Adults and students interested in science and history--and especially anyone who appreciates a good story and has a healthy curiosity for the lesser-known facts of life--will find this book of interest. Health-care workers will also benefit greatly from this text, as will college students majoring in biology or a pre-health field.

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