Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World

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By: Irwin W. Sherman

Narrated by: Chris Sorensen

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This book covers the history of 12 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.

Contagious Diseases

History & Commentary

Medical History