The power of plagues
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Author
Contributions
- American Society for Microbiology. - Contributor
Publication
2006 - ASM Press, Washington, DC, District of Columbia
Language
English
Word Count
107,750 words, Guess
Page Count
431 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL3415762M
- ISBN-139781555813567
- ISBN-101555813569
- OCLC Control Number62302272
- OCLC Control Numberpowerofplagues0000sher
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2005031975
- Goodreads761364
- LibraryThing2627031
Classifications
- DDC614.4
- LCCRA643 .S55 2006
Description
Offers an examination of epidemic diseases within a historical context. This 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 plague stories complemented by relevant and historical illustrations. Contemporary and emerging diseases are comprehensively detailed.
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