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Epidemics - by Joshua Loomis (Paperback)

Name: Epidemics - by Joshua Loomis (Paperback)
Brand: Turner
SKU: 88269961
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Unlike other books on epidemics, which either focus on the science behind how microbes cause disease or tell first-person accounts of one particular disease, Epidemics: The Impact of Germs and Their Power over Humanity takes a holistic approach to explaining how these diseases have shaped who we are as a society.
Author(s): Joshua Loomis
336 Pages
Social Science, Disease & Health Issues

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Book Synopsis

Unlike other books on epidemics, which either focus on the science behind how microbes cause disease or tell first-person accounts of one particular disease, Epidemics: The Impact of Germs and Their Power over Humanity takes a holistic approach to explaining how these diseases have shaped who we are as a society. Each of the worst epidemic diseases is discussed from the perspective of how it has been a causative agent of change with respect to our history, religious traditions, social interactions, and technology. In looking at world history through the lens of epidemic diseases, readers will come to appreciate how much we owe to our oldest and smallest parasites.

Adults and students interested in science and history-and especially anyone who appreciates a good story and has a healthy curiosity for the lesser-known facts of life-will find this book of interest. Health-care workers will also benefit greatly from this text, as will college students majoring in biology or a pre-health field.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.09 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 336

Genre: Social Science

Sub-Genre: Disease & Health Issues

Publisher: Turner

Format: Paperback

Author: Joshua Loomis

Language: English

Street Date: August 25, 2020

TCIN: 88269961

UPC: 9781684426737

Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-1583

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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