Great Disasters - Epidemics

by Lisa Yount

Epidemics of infectious disease can spread like forest fires, killing thousands within weeks. This anthology presents firsthand accounts of some of the greatest epidemics of all time; it also describes what causes epidemics, why they are a threat today, and how scientists track them and attempt to prevent or stop them.

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

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Overview series, like it says. Has a short history of infamous epidemics, current epidemics, and government organizations that attempt to control it. An alright book.