Pandemics: A Very Short Introduction (2nd Edition)

This updated edition explores the history of pandemics and their profound impact on society, highlighting responses like quarantine and travel restrictions, as well as the rise of public health and medical research. Christian W. McMillen examines the relationship between disease, social behavior, and geography, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation to prevent future epidemics. The book provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of major pandemics and their lasting influence on history and medicine.