Rats, Lice and History

Nėra viršelio — Hans Zinsser: Rats, Lice and History (Hardcover, 1996, Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Distributed by Workman Pub. Co.)

Knyga kietais viršeliais, 301 psl.

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Publikuota 1996 m. liepos 21 d., Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Distributed by Workman Pub. Co..

ISBN:: 978-1-884822-47-6

The classic chronicle of the impact disease and plagues have had on history and society over the past half-millennium. Intriguingly fascinating and entertaining reading for anyone who is interested in how society copes with catastrophe and pain. Relevant today in face of the worldwide medical calamity of AIDS. Continuously in print since its first publication in 1934, with over 75 printings.

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My review of 'Rats, Lice and History'

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While the whole 'yet another diversion' is funny, it gets tired after a while. Some interesting bits, a few good observations about his own times and experiences,but ultimately dated and not all that interesting to me.

Temos

Typhus fever -- History
Rats as carriers of disease -- History
Lice as carriers of disease -- History