The Great Upheaval: America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788-1800 Jay Winik
Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World
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- Forlag
This book 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.
© 2021 Tantor Media (Lydbog): 9781666124781
Udgivelsesdato
Lydbog: 27. april 2021
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