num_pages: 273
description: Highly readable, American Plagues relays the most important epidemics in U.S. history. The author's engaging writing style helps readers understand the major concepts in the spread of disease and the roles of medicine and public health in combating epidemics. Current and classic medical studies are used as examples throughout the text.
language: English
title: American Plagues: Lessons From Our Battles With Disease
titlecomplete: American Plagues: Lessons From Our Battles With Disease
genres: Science, Medicine, History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 24
publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical