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 ...
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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. This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9781555813567.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN: 9781555813567.
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Very Good. Small 4to. x, 431pp, index, notes, bbliography, bw ills, maps. Or laminated boards. Prev owners name written on fore-edge. Examination of epidemic diseases within an historical context. Major historical outbreaks are covered as well as contemporary and emerging diseases such as HIV-AIDS, SARS, tuberculosis, malaria, smallpox, West Nile virus, influenza, mad cow disease and more.
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