World Epidemics
| Author | : Mary Ellen Snodgrass |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 424 |
| Release | : 2017-11-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781476631066 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1476631069 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (069 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis World Epidemics by : Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Download or read book World Epidemics written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its expanded second edition, this chronology examines the effects of epidemic illness and death on human culture from 2700 bce to 2017. Entries summarize incidents of contagion across the globe, including symptoms, treatment, prevention and demographics, as well as biographical information on notable people who identified and battled disease. Entries feature citations from personal and public documents along with maps, charts comparing types of infection, and estimated populations affected by each epidemic.
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