The Power of Plagues - Couverture souple

Sherman, Irwin W.; Sherman, Irwin W

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1555813569 ISBN 13 : 9781555813567

Editeur : American Society for Microbiology, 2005

Synopsis

A fascinating examination of epidemic diseases within a historical context. • Describes the nature and evolution of diseases. • Explains how scientists discovered the causes of infectious diseases and outlines how controls were developed. • Examines the interrelationship between plagues and culture and details the ways this shaped the traditions and institutions of Western civilization. • Highlights current epidemics such as AIDS, cholera, tuberculosis, influenza, West Nile virus, mad cow disease, and others. • Addresses the public’s curiosity with outbreaks and diseases of public health concern.

This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

A fascinating examination of epidemic diseases within a historical context. • Describes the nature and evolution of diseases. • Explains how scientists discovered the causes of infectious diseases and outlines how controls were developed. • Examines the interrelationship between plagues and culture and details the ways this shaped the traditions and institutions of Western civilization. • Highlights current epidemics such as AIDS, cholera, tuberculosis, influenza, West Nile virus, mad cow disease, and others. • Addresses the public’s curiosity with outbreaks and diseases of public health concern.

This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: American Society for Microbiology
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1555813569
• ISBN 13: 9781555813567
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 442
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible