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The History of the World in 100 Pandemics, Plagues and Epidemics by Paul Chrysta

Description: The History of the World in 100 Pandemics, Plagues and Epidemics by Paul Chrystal Highly topical - reveals the 100 (or so) most significant pandemics, plagues and epidemics in world history, from prehistory to Covid-19. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This revelatory book charts and explains the impact and consequences of successive pandemics, plagues and epidemics on the course of world history - all through the lens of todays ongoing global experience of COVID 19. Ranging from prehistory to the present day, it first defines what constitutes a pandemic or epidemic then looks at 20 guilty diseases: including cholera, influenza, bubonic plague, leprosy, measles, smallpox, malaria, AIDS, MERS, SARS, Zika, Ebola and, of course, Covid-19. Some less well-known, but equally significant and deadly contagions such as Legionnaires Disease, psittacosis, polio, the Sweat, and dancing plague, are also covered. The book is ordered chronologically. Each chapter features an explanation and description of epidemiology, sources and vectors, morbidity, mortality, governmental response and reaction, societal response and impact as well as psychological issues where known - and the political, legal and scientific consequences it had or has for each locus at a local and international level. In short - the book explains how each of the events both made and influenced subsequent history in its own way, particularly how each shaped future medical and scientific research and vaccine development programmes. It also examines myths about infectious diseases, the role of the media and social media. Perhaps most importantly, Paul Chrystal asks what lessons have been learnt. Will we be better prepared next time? Because, if one thing is sure, there is going to be a next time. AUTHOR: Paul Chrystal is the author of some seventy books published over the last decade, including recent publications such as Wars and Battles of the Roman Republic, Roman Military Disasters and Women and War in Ancient Greece and Rome. He is a regular contributor to history magazines, local and national newspapers and has appeared on BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service and on BBC local radio throughout Yorkshire and in Teesside and Manchester. He writes extensively for several Pen & Sword military history series including Cold War 1945-1991, A History of Terror and Military Legacy (of British cities). 20 colour illustrations Author Biography Paul Chrystal attended the Universities of Hull and Southampton where he took degrees in Classics. For the next thirty-five years he worked in medical publishing, much of the time as an international sales director while latterly creating medical educational and global marketing programmes for the pharmaceutical industry. Since then he has been history advisor to local visitor attractions such as the National Trust in York, and writing features for national newspapers, and broadcasting on BBC local radio, the Radio 4 PM programme and on the BBC World Service.He is a contributor to a number of history and archaeology magazines and the author of over 120 books published since 2010 on a wide range of subjects; he is a regular reviewer for and contributor to Classics for All, editorial advisor for Yale University Press and a contributor to the Classics section of Bibliographies on Line published by Oxford University Press. In 2019 he was guest speaker for Vassar College New Yorks London Programme in association with Goldsmith University. Review "Timely, topical, informative, exceptionally well written and impressively presented, The History of the World in 100 Pandemics, Plagues and Epidemics is a strongly recommended addition to community, college, and university library World History and Health/Medicine collections."-- "Midwest Book Review" Review Quote "Timely, topical, informative, exceptionally well written and impressively presented, The History of the World in 100 Pandemics, Plagues and Epidemics is a strongly recommended addition to community, college, and university library World History and Health/Medicine collections." Feature Highly topical - reveals the 100 (or so) most significant pandemics, plagues and epidemics in world history, from prehistory to Covid-19 Details ISBN1399005421 Author Paul Chrystal Pages 320 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1399005421 ISBN-13 9781399005425 Format Hardcover Language English Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint Pen & Sword History Place of Publication Barnsley Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-08-11 NZ Release Date 2021-08-11 Publication Date 2021-08-11 UK Release Date 2021-08-11 Illustrations 20 colour illustrations DEWEY 614.49 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137447174;

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ISBN-13: 9781399005425

Book Title: The History of the World in 100 Pandemics, Plagues and Epidemics

Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Publication Year: 2021

Subject: Medicine

Item Height: 234 mm

Number of Pages: 320 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: The History of the World in 100 Pandemics, Plagues and Epidemics

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