Rats, Lice and History (eBook)

Hans Zinsser (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2012
312 Seiten
Read Books Ltd. (Verlag)
978-1-4474-9685-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Rats, Lice and History by Hans Zinsser is a compelling and unique exploration of the profound, often underestimated, role of infectious diseases, particularly typhus, in shaping human civilisation. Written by a distinguished bacteriologist, this classic work transcends traditional historical narratives by placing the humble rat and its parasitic passenger, the louse, at the centre of momentous historical events.

Zinsser masterfully weaves together science, history, philosophy, and personal anecdote to demonstrate how epidemics have influenced wars, revolutions, and the rise and fall of empires. He argues that understanding the biology of disease vectors and pathogens is essential for a comprehensive understanding of human history. Far from a dry scientific text, Zinsser's witty and erudite prose makes this an engaging read that illuminates the hidden forces that have quietly but powerfully steered the course of human destiny. It's an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of biology, public health, and history."

Produkt-Details

• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Politik / Gesellschaft
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Rechtsmedizin
• Themenwelt: Studium ► Querschnittsbereiche ► Geschichte / Ethik der Medizin
• Schlagworte: 20th century Epidemiology • bacterial parasitology • Black Death • Disease impact on civilization • Epidemics • Epidemics shaping human history • evolution typhus fever • Hans Zinsser typhus history • human plague transmission • Infectious Diseases • military history • pandemic viruses biology • Public health historical analysis • Rats and lice historical role • Typhus fever • world history epidemics
• ISBN-10: 1-4474-9685-X / 144749685X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4474-9685-4 / 9781447496854