A Short History of Disease

Author(s): Sean Martin

World History

In 2014, the world faces a global crisis as the Ebola epidemic threatens to spread from Western Africa across the planet. Even before recorded history began, disease has plagued human civilisations, claiming more lives than natural disasters and warfare combined. Using an interdisciplinary approach, Sean Martin's A Short History of Disease chronicles the historical and geographical evolution of infectious and non-infectious diseases, from their prehistoric origins to the present day, offering a comprehensive, accessible guide to ailments.

General Information

  • : 9781843444190
  • : CASTLE BOOKS
  • : CASTLE BOOKS
  • : 0.221
  • : 01 June 2015
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 August 2015
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Sean Martin
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 616.009
  • : bl2016004187
  • : 320

More About The Product

Sean Martin is a writer, poet, and filmmaker. He is the author of "Alchemy and Alchemists," "Andrei Tarkovsky," "The Cathars," "The Gnostics," "The Knights Templar," and "New Waves in Cinema." His films include "Lanterna Magicka: Bill Douglas & the Secret History of Cinema" and "Folie A Deux."