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The Making of a Tropical Disease: A Short History of Malaria (Johns Hopkins Biographies of Disease),Used
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Winner, 2008 Book of the Year, End Malaria Awards, Malaria Foundation InternationalMalaria sickens hundreds of millions of peopleand kills one to three millioneach year. Despite massive efforts to eradicate the disease, it remains a major public health problem in poorer tropical regions. But malaria has not always been concentrated in tropical areas. How did other regions control malaria and why does the disease still flourish in some parts of the globe?From Russia to Bengal to Palm Beach, Randall Packards farranging narrative traces the natural and social forces that help malaria spread and make it deadly. He finds that war, land development, crumbling health systems, and globalizationcoupled with climate change and changes in the distribution and flow of watercreate conditions in which malaria's carrier mosquitoes thrive. The combination of these forces, Packard contends, makes the tropical regions today a perfect home for the disease.Authoritative, fascinating, and eyeopening, this short history of malaria concludes with policy recommendations for improving control strategies and saving lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Making of a Tropical Disease: A Short History of Malaria'? A: The book discusses the history and impact of malaria, examining its spread, control measures, and the social and environmental factors that contribute to its persistence in tropical regions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Randall M. Packard.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the historical context of malaria, the role of globalization, climate change, and how socio-political factors influence the disease's spread.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides authoritative insights, making it suitable for academic study in fields related to public health, ecology, and history.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the first edition of the book.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on December 31, 2007.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: Are there any awards associated with this book? A: Yes, it won the 2008 Book of the Year at the End Malaria Awards, presented by the Malaria Foundation International.