The Plague Cycle
The Unending War Between Humanity and Infectious Disease
Charles Kenny
Discover the fascinating history of mankind's battles with infectious disease in The Plague Cycle. This gripping read explores how plagues have influenced the size and vitality of cities, economies, and empires for over four thousand years. From exclusion methods like quarantining the sick to modern medicine, author Charles Kenny charts humanity's remarkable progress through history, economics, and public health. With climate and population fluctuations making us more vulnerable than ever to newly emerging plagues, urgent global cooperation is needed. This timely and vividly written book is perfect for fans of Yuval Harari's Sapiens and John Barry's The Great Influenza.
Publish Date
2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.72
ISBN
9781982165338
Categories
Recommendations
3
Recommendations
2021-04-12T16:14:17.000Z
Kenny's earlier book "Getting Better" was a major inspiration for my Enlightenment Now. Also recommended: His new history of pandemics, and his cheeky "Close the Pentagon" (related to Mueller's The Stupidity of War). – source2021-02-16T17:23:13.000Z
In The Plague Cycle, @charlesjkenny has an entire, fascinating chapter on the very long history of blaming infectious disease outbreaks on foreigners.
The whole book offers a gripping and ultimately optimistic perspective on our current plight. – source2021-03-31T08:05:03.000Z
Onions and eternal vigilance: (on the wonderful book by @charlesjkenny ) – source