Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria, and Hubris
Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria, and Hubris | Honigsbaum, Mark | W. W. Norton & Company | Paperback | 9780393541311 | AI Description: Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria, and Hubris by Mark Honigsbaum (ISBN: 9780393541311): "Pandemic Century" takes readers on a historical journey through a century of pandemics, tracing the patterns of panic, hysteria, and scientific hubris that have characterized our responses to infectious diseases. Author Mark Honigsbaum explores major outbreaks such as the Spanish flu, HIV/AIDS, and more recent epidemics, offering insights into the social and political dimensions of disease control. The book highlights the recurring themes of fear, misinformation, and public health strategies in the face of pandemics, drawing parallels between past and present challenges. "Pandemic Century" provides a compelling perspective on the complex relationship between science, society, and infectious diseases, shedding light on the lessons learned—and sometimes forgotten—over the course of a century. | 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.
Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria, and Hubris | Honigsbaum, Mark | W. W. Norton & Company | Paperback | 9780393541311 | AI Description: Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria, and Hubris by Mark Honigsbaum (ISBN: 9780393541311): "Pandemic Century" takes readers on a historical journey through a century of pandemics, tracing the patterns of panic, hysteria, and scientific hubris that have characterized our responses to infectious diseases. Author Mark Honigsbaum explores major outbreaks such as the Spanish flu, HIV/AIDS, and more recent epidemics, offering insights into the social and political dimensions of disease control. The book highlights the recurring themes of fear, misinformation, and public health strategies in the face of pandemics, drawing parallels between past and present challenges. "Pandemic Century" provides a compelling perspective on the complex relationship between science, society, and infectious diseases, shedding light on the lessons learned—and sometimes forgotten—over the course of a century. | 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.
Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria, and Hubris | Honigsbaum, Mark | W. W. Norton & Company | Paperback | 9780393541311 | AI Description: Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria, and Hubris by Mark Honigsbaum (ISBN: 9780393541311): "Pandemic Century" takes readers on a historical journey through a century of pandemics, tracing the patterns of panic, hysteria, and scientific hubris that have characterized our responses to infectious diseases. Author Mark Honigsbaum explores major outbreaks such as the Spanish flu, HIV/AIDS, and more recent epidemics, offering insights into the social and political dimensions of disease control. The book highlights the recurring themes of fear, misinformation, and public health strategies in the face of pandemics, drawing parallels between past and present challenges. "Pandemic Century" provides a compelling perspective on the complex relationship between science, society, and infectious diseases, shedding light on the lessons learned—and sometimes forgotten—over the course of a century. | 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.