The Twelve
Download or Read eBook The Twelve PDF written by Irwin W. Sherman and published by ASM Press. This book was released on 2007-08-21 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Irwin W. Sherman |
Publisher | : ASM Press |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2007-08-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 1555814662 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781555814663 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Twelve by : Irwin W. Sherman
Book excerpt: Covers the history of twelve important diseases and addresses public health responses and societal upheavals. Chronicles the ways disease outbreaks shaped traditions and institutions of Western civilization. Explains the effects, causes, and outcomes from past epidemics. Describes a dozen diseases to show how disease control either was achieved or failed. Makes clear the interrelationship between diseases and history. Presents material in a compelling, clear, and jargon-free prose for a wide audience. Provides a picture of the best practices for dealing with disease outbreaks.