The Power of Plagues
Irwin W. Sherman
ISBN 10: 1555813569 ISBN 13: 9781555813567
Published by ASM Press, 2006
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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.
About the Author: Irwin W. Sherman, Professor Emeritus at the University of California (Riverside), is a Visiting Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California at San Diego. His laboratory research centered on the biochemistry of malaria parasites and resulted in more than 150 scholarly papers. Dr. Sherman wrote Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World, also published by ASM Press, and several books that share his expertise in malaria prevention and treatment.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Power of Plagues
Publisher: ASM Press
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good