Contagion, 9781787395312
Paperback
Uncover history’s deadliest diseases: their stories, impacts, and humanity’s battle.

Contagion

plagues, pandemics and cures from the black death to covid-19 and beyond

$49.39

  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    4 January 2021

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Summary

Contagion: A History of Transmissible Diseases and Their Impact on Humanity

As a new and deadly form of coronavirus dominates headlines and triggers fear and global recession, now is a good time to reflect on the history and science of transmissible diseases. Behind every disease is a story, from its natural history and course in the individual, to its description, discovery and treatment. From the impact of tuberculosis on English dynastic history to the makeup of our DNA; from the…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781787395312
ISBN-10:1787395316
Author:Richard Gunderman
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Welbeck
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:4 January 2021
Weight:460g
Dimensions:236mm x 184mm x 16mm
About The Author

Richard Gunderman

Richard Gunderman is a distinguished medical doctor, writer and historian. He is Chancellor’s Professor of Radiology, Pediatrics, Medical Education, Philosophy, Liberal Arts, Philanthropy, and Medical Humanities and Health Studies at Indiana University. He is also John A Campbell Professor of Radiology and in 2019-20 also serves as Bicentennial Professor. He is the author of more than 700 articles and 12 books, most recently Tesla (2019) and Marie Curie (2020).

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