Epidemics and Society - (Open Yale Courses) by Frank M Snowden (Paperback)

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the impact of epidemic diseases on society, from the Black Death to COVID-19.

It examines how these diseases have influenced medical science, public health, arts, religion, intellectual history, and warfare.

The author reveals the ways in which diseases have shaped society and transformed various aspects of human life.

The book provides historical perspective on diseases such as smallpox, cholera, and tuberculosis, while also examining the fallout from recent epidemics like HIV/AIDS, SARS, and Ebola.

The author addresses the global threat of COVID-19 and provides insights into how society can prepare for future generations of diseases.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between disease and society.