Power of Plagues

Name: Power of Plagues
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ISBN: 9781555813567

ISBN-10: 1555813569

ISBN-13: 9781555813567

Edition: 2006

Authors: Irwin W. Sherman

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The Power of Plagues offers a fascinating examination of epidemic diseases within a historical context. Engagingly written, this new volume presents the science of plagues in an understandable and accessible manner, describing the nature and evolution of diseases and conveying their significance in shaping Western culture and civilization. Chapters present individual, independent plagues stories complemented by relevant and historical illustrations. Major historic outbreaks are covered, including those of the Greek and Roman empires as well as the infamous Black Death. Contemporary and emerging diseases are comprehensively detailed, including HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, smallpox, SARS,…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: ASM Press
Publication date: 12/21/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 431
Size: 6.85" wide x 9.96" long x 0.87" tall
Weight: 2.090
Language: English



Preface



The Nature of Plagues



Plagues, the Price of Being Sedentary



Six Plagues of Antiquity



An Ancient Plague, the Black Death



A Modern Plague, AIDS



Typhus, A Fever Plague



Malaria, Another Fever Plague



King Cholera



Smallpox, The Spotted Plague



Preventing Plagues



The Plague Protectors



The Great Pox Syphilis



The People's Plague: Tuberculosis



Leprosy, the Striking Hand of God



Six Plagues of Africa



Plagues without Germs



Plagues On Order



Cells and Viruses


General Works on Disease and History


Notes


Index