Publisher's Synopsis
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.
