The Pandemic Century

Explore the last century's most infamous and lesser-known epidemics in The Pandemic Century. From the Spanish flu to Ebola, author Mark Honigsbaum takes readers on a journey through the ecology of infectious diseases, exploring the history of science and medical sociology to unravel epidemiological mysteries. Combining reportage with expert insight, this captivating account teaches readers about the limits of scientific knowledge and the complex role that human behavior plays in the spread of microbial diseases.