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Pandemic

Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Coronaviruses and Beyond
in: Biology
Summary:

The book explores the history of pandemics and how human activities have contributed to the spread of infectious diseases, from cholera to modern viruses. It examines the scientific and social aspects of contagions, the challenges in controlling them, and the potential for future outbreaks.

Key points:

1. Pandemic History: Sonia Shah shows how diseases like cholera and flu have been shaped by human history, tracing their origins and spread due to human-environment interactions.

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