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Epidemics - by Joshua Loomis (Paperback)

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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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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.

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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