Author : Irwin W. Sherman
Release : 2020-07-24
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 347/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Twelve Diseases that Changed Our World by : Irwin W. Sherman
Download or read book Twelve Diseases that Changed Our World written by Irwin W. Sherman. This book was released on 2020-07-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.