Epidemics and pandemics :: from ancient plagues to modern-day threats /

"Beyond their impact on public health, epidemics shape and are shaped by political, economic, and social forces. This book examines this connection, exploring key topics in the study of disease outbreaks and delving deep into specific historical and contemporary examples"--

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Main Authors: Byrne, Joseph Patrick (Author), Hays, J. N., 1938- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2021]
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:"Beyond their impact on public health, epidemics shape and are shaped by political, economic, and social forces. This book examines this connection, exploring key topics in the study of disease outbreaks and delving deep into specific historical and contemporary examples"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (v. 1. xvii, 326 pages, v. 2. xi, 415 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1440863792
9781440863790

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