Author Description
The 2014 Ebola Epidemic Demonstrated The Power Of Pandemics And Their Ability Not Only To Destroy Lives Locally But Also To Capture The Imagination And Terrify The World. Christian W. Mcmillen Provides A Concise Yet Comprehensive Account Of Pandemics Throughout Human History, Illustrating How Pandemic Disease Has Shaped History And, At The Same Time, Social Behavior Has Influenced Pandemic Disease. Extremely Interesting From A Medical Standpoint, The Study Of Pandemics Also Provides Unexpected, Broader Insights Into Culture And Politics. This Book Describes History's Major Pandemics - Plague, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Smallpox, Cholera, Influenza, And Hiv/aids - Highlighting How Each Disease's Biological Characteristics Affected Its Pandemic Development. Christian W. Mcmillen. Previously Issued In Print: 2016. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.
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THE THESIS
How has the interaction between biological pathogens and human social behavior shaped the trajectory of global history? Christian W. McMillen, a historian specializing in the history of medicine and disease, utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to examine the intersection of biology, culture, and politics. He argues that pandemics are not merely biological events but are deeply embedded in the social, economic, and political structures of the societies they inhabit.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of major outbreaks including plague, tuberculosis, malaria, smallpox, cholera, influenza, and HIV/AIDS.
- Examination of the biological characteristics of pathogens and their influence on transmission patterns.
- Discussion of how human behavior, public policy, and cultural responses dictate the spread and containment of disease.
Scope Limits
- The text provides a high-level overview rather than an exhaustive clinical or medical manual for each disease.
- It focuses primarily on the historical and social impact rather than current real-time epidemiological modeling.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and readers frequently note the accessibility and academic rigor of this text, identifying it as a foundational primer for understanding the history of infectious disease. It is widely regarded as a concise, well-structured resource for students and general readers seeking to understand the broader societal implications of global health crises.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
019062521X
ISBN-13:
9780190625214
Science
Non-Fiction
History
Public Health
Medicine
Epidemiology
Epidemics
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