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The New Plagues

by Stefan Kaufmann
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The threat from infectious diseases has increased with globalization. Throughout the history of mankind, epidemics have eradicated whole regions, started the migration of peoples and decided wars. They continue to leave their mark on societies, as well as influencing politics and economies. The New Plagues: Pandemics and Poverty in a Globalized World explores the strategies of microbes in conjunction with the economic impact of epidemics. In particular, it looks at the conflict between rich and poor with regard to outbreaks, and introduces possible strategies for containment.
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Series: Sustainability Project Publisher: Haus Publishing

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 1, 2009

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  • ISBN: 9781906598600
  • File size: 8245 KB
  • Release date: November 1, 2009

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  • ISBN: 9781906598600
  • File size: 8245 KB
  • Release date: November 1, 2009

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Nature Science Nonfiction

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English

The threat from infectious diseases has increased with globalization. Throughout the history of mankind, epidemics have eradicated whole regions, started the migration of peoples and decided wars. They continue to leave their mark on societies, as well as influencing politics and economies. The New Plagues: Pandemics and Poverty in a Globalized World explores the strategies of microbes in conjunction with the economic impact of epidemics. In particular, it looks at the conflict between rich and poor with regard to outbreaks, and introduces possible strategies for containment.
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Nature Science Nonfiction