Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World
Autor: | Sherman, Irwin W |
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EAN: | 9781555814663 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Seitenzahl: | 240 |
Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 21.08.2007 |
Schlagworte: | Medical / Nursing |
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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.