Infectious Diseases: A Geographical Analysis

Cliff, A. D.; Smallman-Raynor, M. R.; Haggett, Peter; Stroup, D.F.; Thacker, S.B.

ISBN 10: 0199244731 / ISBN 13: 9780199244737

Published by Oxford University Press, 2009

About this Item

This book is a world geography of emerging diseases from antiquity to the present day. The last four decades of human history have seen the emergence of an unprecedented number of 'new' infectious diseases. This book looks at the epidemiological and geographical conditions which underpin disease emergence. Series: Oxford Geographical & Environmental Studies. Num Pages: 800 pages, Over 250 original diagrams, 30 plates, 98 tables. BIC Classification: MBN; MBNS; MJC; MJCJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 159 x 61. Weight in Grams: 1274. . 2009. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Infectious Diseases: A Geographical Analysis
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199244731
• ISBN 13: 9780199244737
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book is a world geography of emerging diseases from antiquity to the present day. The last four decades of human history have seen the emergence of an unprecedented number of 'new' infectious diseases. This book looks at the epidemiological and geographical conditions which underpin disease emergence.

About the Author

Andrew D. Cliff is Professor of Theoretical Geography and Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Cambridge. Matthew R. Smallman-Raynor is Professor of Geography at the University of Nottingham. P. Haggett is Emeritus Professor of Geography at the University of Bristol.