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Traces the history of infectious diseases from the Philistine plague of 11th century BCE to SARS and avian flu scares.

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...the entries provide vivid historical detail...No other work approaches this topic in such a brief, encyclopedic manner...a useful addition to any academic reference collection... - Choice ""...a useful resource for high school and public libraries..."" - Booklist ""...does an excellent job...a conscious effort to put a human perspective on pestilence...Given the climate of the times and the concerns about bioterrorism, this title would be useful for a variety of subject areas. Recommended."" - The Book Report

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      Publisher: Facts On File Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/30/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780816069354, 978-0816069354
      ISBN10: 0816069352

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      Book Synopsis
      Traces the history of infectious diseases from the Philistine plague of 11th century BCE to SARS and avian flu scares.

      Trade Review
      ...the entries provide vivid historical detail...No other work approaches this topic in such a brief, encyclopedic manner...a useful addition to any academic reference collection... - Choice ""...a useful resource for high school and public libraries..."" - Booklist ""...does an excellent job...a conscious effort to put a human perspective on pestilence...Given the climate of the times and the concerns about bioterrorism, this title would be useful for a variety of subject areas. Recommended."" - The Book Report

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