Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues
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Select a product to estimate shipping.Delve into the fascinating and often unsettling history of pandemics with Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues by Jonathan Kennedy. This book explores eight devastating outbreaks – the Antonine Plague, the Plague of Justinian, the Black Death, the Columbian Exchange, the Russian Plague, the Spanish Flu, the AIDS epidemic, and the COVID-19 pandemic – examining their impact on global societies and the scientific understanding of disease at the time.
Key Highlights
- Comprehensive Scope: Examines eight distinct historical plagues, providing a broad overview of pandemic history.
- Scientific Context: Details the medical knowledge and theories prevalent during each outbreak.
- Global Perspective: Illustrates how plagues shaped societies and economies across different continents.
- Engaging Narrative: Presents complex historical events in an accessible and compelling manner.
- 320 Pages of Detail: Offers a substantial and in-depth exploration of each plague’s development.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: Crown
- Publication Date: March 12, 2024
- Language: English
- Print Length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 0593240499
- ISBN-13: 978-0593240496
- Item Weight: 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions: 5.17 x 0.7 x 7.97 inches
Good Fit For
- History enthusiasts interested in pandemics and disease.
- Readers of medical and scientific history.
- Students and researchers studying epidemiology and public health.
- Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the impact of disease on human civilization.
Product details
| Main Specification | |
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| Date de publication | 2024 or March 12 |
| Marque | by Jonathan Kennedy (Author) Format: Paperback |
| Poids de l'article | 2,31 livres |
| Product information | |
| Langue | changements climatiques |
| Others | |
| Type de produit | Epidemiology |
| Éditeur | Crown |
| Longueur d'impression | 320 pages |
| L'objectif de l'initiative est de mettre en place un système d'échange d'informations entre les États membres. | 0593240499 |
| ISBN 13 | 978-0593240496 |
| Dimensions | 5.17 x 0.7 x 7.97 inches |
| ISBN 10 | 0593240499 |
| ISBN 13 | 978-0593240496 |