Outbreaks and Epidemics: Battling Infection from Measles to Coronavirus

by Brian Clegg and Meera Senthilingam

Book Overview

'A book that couldn't be more timely, providing an accessible introduction to epidemiology.' Kirkus

A compelling and disquieting journey through the history and science of epidemics.

For centuries mankind has waged war against the infections that, left untreated, would have the power to wipe out communities, or even entire populations. Yet for all our advanced scientific knowledge, only one human disease - smallpox...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178578563X
• ISBN13: 9781785785634
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Icon Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.6"