Название: Epidemics and War: The Impact of Disease on Major Conflicts in History
Автор: Rebecca M. Seaman
Издательство: ABC-CLIO
Год: 2018
ISBN: 9781440852244
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 340
Размер: 31,5 mb
Язык: English

The purpose of this book was not to write a detailed analysis of any war or battle, as that would be far too deep and time-consuming for such a brief volume. Nor was the book intended to present a detailed medical analysis of any of the included diseases that formed the basis of epidemics studied. Instead, this volume tried to pull together elements of both specialties, providing essential information to help the reader understand the importance of place, timing, conditions, and the interaction of humans and environment in producing wars and epidemics.

• Provides readers with a broad understanding of the relationship between disease and epidemics and their impact upon (and by) wars
• Helps non-medical professionals grasp some of the important elements of specific epidemics?such as disease vectors and common factors assisting diffusion?through explanations in easily understood language
• Blends the perspective from humanistic and social science studies with critical information from science on topics that have continually impacted nations and societies over the ages
• Clarifies the confusing details of similar yet different diseases for readers without medical or scientific backgrounds