Plagues in the Nation by Polly J. Price (Paperback Book)

Beacon Press

An expert legal review of the US government\u0092s response to epidemics through history\u0097with larger conclusions about COVID-19, and reforms needed for the next plague\nIn this narrative history of the US through major outbreaks of contagious disease, from yellow fever to the Spanish flu, from HIV/AIDS to Ebola, Polly J. Price examines how law and government affected the outcome of epidemics\u0097and how those outbreaks in turn shaped our government.\nPrice presents a fascinating history that has never been fully explored and draws larger conclusions about the gaps in our governmental and legal response. Plagues in the Nation examines how our country learned\u0097and failed to learn\u0097how to address the panic, conflict, and chaos that are the companions of contagion, what policies failed America again and\n\nPlagues in the Nation\nHow Epidemics Shaped America\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked ser;