Confronting Contagion: Our Evolving Understanding of Disease.
Confronting Contagion: Our Evolving Understanding of Disease. | Melvin Santer | Oxford. 2015 | Hardback | 9780199356355 | AI Description: "Confronting Contagion: Our Evolving Understanding of Disease" (ISBN: 9780199356355): "Confronting Contagion: Our Evolving Understanding of Disease" provides a comprehensive examination of humanity's ongoing battle against infectious diseases. The book traces the historical development of our understanding of contagion, from ancient beliefs in supernatural causes to modern scientific insights into pathogens and epidemics. The author, Melvin Santer, explores pivotal moments in the history of medicine, such as the discovery of bacteria and viruses, the development of vaccines, and the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Santer also discusses the social, cultural, and political factors that influence our responses to disease outbreaks, from the Black Death to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Confronting Contagion" offers a timely and informative perspective on the challenges and progress made in the field of infectious disease, highlighting the importance of science, public health, and global cooperation in the face of evolving health threats. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Confronting Contagion: Our Evolving Understanding of Disease. | Melvin Santer | Oxford. 2015 | Hardback | 9780199356355 | AI Description: "Confronting Contagion: Our Evolving Understanding of Disease" (ISBN: 9780199356355): "Confronting Contagion: Our Evolving Understanding of Disease" provides a comprehensive examination of humanity's ongoing battle against infectious diseases. The book traces the historical development of our understanding of contagion, from ancient beliefs in supernatural causes to modern scientific insights into pathogens and epidemics. The author, Melvin Santer, explores pivotal moments in the history of medicine, such as the discovery of bacteria and viruses, the development of vaccines, and the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Santer also discusses the social, cultural, and political factors that influence our responses to disease outbreaks, from the Black Death to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Confronting Contagion" offers a timely and informative perspective on the challenges and progress made in the field of infectious disease, highlighting the importance of science, public health, and global cooperation in the face of evolving health threats. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Confronting Contagion: Our Evolving Understanding of Disease. | Melvin Santer | Oxford. 2015 | Hardback | 9780199356355 | AI Description: "Confronting Contagion: Our Evolving Understanding of Disease" (ISBN: 9780199356355): "Confronting Contagion: Our Evolving Understanding of Disease" provides a comprehensive examination of humanity's ongoing battle against infectious diseases. The book traces the historical development of our understanding of contagion, from ancient beliefs in supernatural causes to modern scientific insights into pathogens and epidemics. The author, Melvin Santer, explores pivotal moments in the history of medicine, such as the discovery of bacteria and viruses, the development of vaccines, and the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Santer also discusses the social, cultural, and political factors that influence our responses to disease outbreaks, from the Black Death to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Confronting Contagion" offers a timely and informative perspective on the challenges and progress made in the field of infectious disease, highlighting the importance of science, public health, and global cooperation in the face of evolving health threats. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.