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The History Of Disease Is The History Of Humankind: An Interpretation Of The World As Seen Through The Extraordinary Impactpolitical, Demographic, Ecological, And Psychologicalof Disease On Cultures.'A Book Of The First Importance, A Truly Revolutionary Work.' The New Yorkerfrom The Conquest Of Mexico By Smallpox As Much As By The Spanish, To The Bubonic Plague In China, To The Typhoid Epidemic In Europe, Plagues And Peoples Is 'A Brilliantly Conceptualized And Challenging Achievement' (Kirkus Reviews). Upon Its Original Publication, Plagues And Peoples Was An Immediate Critical And Popular Success, Offering A Radically New Interpretation Of World History. With The Identification Of Aids In The Early 1980S, Another Chapter Was Added To This Chronicle Of Events, Which William Mcneill Explores In His Introduction To This Edition.Thoughtprovoking, Wellresearched, And Compulsively Readable, Plagues And Peoples Is Essential Readingthat Rare Book That Is As Fascinating As It Is Scholarly, As Intriguing As It Is Enlightening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Plagues and Peoples'? A: 'Plagues and Peoples' explores the significant impact of disease on human history, examining how epidemics have influenced political, demographic, ecological, and psychological aspects of cultures throughout time.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Plagues and Peoples'? A: The author of 'Plagues and Peoples' is William H. McNeill, a historian known for his work on the role of disease in shaping human societies.
- Q: What publication date should I know about for this book? A: 'Plagues and Peoples' was originally published on January 1, 1976, with a later release date for this edition on October 11, 1977.
- Q: Is 'Plagues and Peoples' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Plagues and Peoples' is well-researched and highly regarded in academic circles, making it suitable for both scholarly study and general interest.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Plagues and Peoples' is available in paperback binding, which makes it more flexible and lightweight for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Plagues and Peoples' contain? A: 'Plagues and Peoples' consists of 368 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of the topic.
- Q: What makes 'Plagues and Peoples' a unique historical interpretation? A: 'Plagues and Peoples' offers a revolutionary perspective by linking historical events to the spread of disease, thus providing a new lens through which to view world history.
- Q: Does this book include any modern perspectives on disease? A: Yes, the introduction of this edition discusses the identification of AIDS in the 1980s, adding a contemporary chapter to the historical narrative.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Plagues and Peoples'? A: Readers interested in history, public health, sociology, and the interconnectedness of culture and disease will find 'Plagues and Peoples' particularly insightful and informative.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews for 'Plagues and Peoples'? A: 'Plagues and Peoples' has received acclaim from various sources, including a statement from The New Yorker calling it 'a book of the first importance' and Kirkus Reviews describing it as 'brilliantly conceptualized and challenging'.