Plague: A Very Short Introduction

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Plague: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 161
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ISBN-10 : 9780199589548
ISBN-13 : 0199589542
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Book Synopsis Plague: A Very Short Introduction by : Paul Slack

Book excerpt: In this very short introduction, Paul Slack explores the historical and cultural impact of plague over the centuries. He examines not only its identity, causes, and effects, but also how it changed the lives of those who suffered from it, and the important impact it had on our notions of public health


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