Malaria (Epidemics)
By Mick Isle.
Description
These in-depth and informative books examine the nature of these diseases and the devastating effects they have had on populations throughout the world and throughout history. From the earliest infections like malaria to modern-day health crises such as AIDS, these fascinating titles explore the causes and the human toll inflicted by these epidemics and their role in the history of humankind.Before the arrival of the twentieth century, epidemics -- including malaria -- were a leading cause of death. How do you get malaria? How does a disease become an epidemic? Who is at risk? Will the Unit...
ISBN(s)
0823933423, 9780823933426
