Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World

This book covers the history of 12 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. Read more