Endemics, Epidemics, and Pandemics in World History by Benjam... - 9781032591599

Name: Endemics, Epidemics, and Pandemics in World History by Benjam... - 9781032591599
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Epidemics, Endemics, and Pandemics in World History provides a comprehensive account of human interactions with diseases from the stone age to COVID-19. It takes a thematic approach, exploring the two-way relationship between pathogens and human development throughout history.\nThis book argues that changing patterns of human activity, including the adoption of agriculture, warfare, long-distance exchange and globalization, industrialization, and imperialism created new opportunities for the proliferation of pathogens. It shows how disease threats in prehistory drove the evolution of the behavioral immune system and inspired human populations to develop disease \u201Cconstructs\u201D of culturally specific beliefs for defining, explaining, and combating dangerous diseases. The volume also explores\n\nEndemics, Epidemics, and Pandemics in World History\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlea;