Historical and Epidemiological Analyses on the Impact of Infectious Disease on Society (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781799886891)

Infectious diseases have been a threat since the beginning of civilization, leading the world to constantly adapt and advance medical knowledge in order to survive. The way society responds to these diseases has changed significantly throughout the years due to an influx of new technology, information, and research. In order to ensure society is equipped to handle future battles with infectious diseases, it is essential to understand past outbreaks and how they were handled. Historical and Epidemiological Analyses on the Impact of Infectious Disease on Society considers the history of infectious disease from the dawn of man to the present and discusses the scope and impact they have had on society and humanity. This book also examines how nation-state conflicts have interwoven with microscopic conflicts. Covering a range of critical topics such as plague, lethality, and technology, this reference work is ideal for medical professionals, historians, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.

Author: Edward Greenberg
ISBN-10: 1799886891
ISBN-13: 9781799886891
Publisher: Medical Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 05/06/2022
Pages: 284
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d