The Power of Plagues

Author: Irwin W. Sherman
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1555813569
Category: Medical

The Power of Plagues

"The Power of Plagues" offers a fascinating examination of epidemic diseases within a historical context. Download The Power of Plagues medical books for free.
Engagingly written, this new volume presents the science of plagues in an understandable and accessible manner, describing the nature and evolution of diseases and conveying their significance in shaping Western culture and civilization. Chapters present individual, independent plague stories complemented by relevant and historical illustrations. Major historic outbreaks are covered, including those of the Greek and Roman empires as well as the infamous Black Death. Contemporary and emerging diseases are comprehensively detailed, including HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, smallpox, SARS, West Nile virus infection, influenza, mad cow disease, Get The Power of Plagues our bestseller medical books.

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Contemporary and emerging diseases are comprehensively detailed, including HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, smallpox, SARS, West Nile virus infection, influenza, mad cow disease,

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