Crawford, Dorothy H.

Deadly Companions: How Microbes Shaped Our History

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ISBN 13:
9780198815440
author:
Crawford, Dorothy H.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
19.3 x 12.7 x 2.03 centimetres (
Genre:
History, World History, Science
Condition:
New
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£12.11

Description

The story of human history is inextricably entwined with that of microbes. Since we first started huddling together in communities, microbes have evolved and spread amongst us, shaping our culture through infection, disease, and pandemic. This book explores the interlinked history of microbes and man, taking a look at ancient plagues and epidemics, as well as how our changing way of life has made us more vulnerable to microbe attack. From the dramatic account of the SARS pandemic at the start of the 21st century, Crawford takes us back in time to examine key changes in human history that have influenced the evolutionary path of microbes. She also considers how our modern lifestyle, with increasing crowding and air travel, puts us once again at risk. The book asks whether we might ever conquer microbes completely, or whether a more microbe-centric view of the world is needed. For generations to come, it's clear that our deadly companions will continue to shape human history. This book offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between humans and microbes, one that has crystallized big ideas and shaped our understanding of the world.

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