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Genre/Form: | History |
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Additional Physical Format: | (OCoLC)1273336866 |
Material Type: | Document |
Document Type: | Book, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Stig S Frøland |
ISBN: | 9781789145069 1789145066 |
OCLC Number: | 1305913271 |
Description: | 1 online resource |
Other Titles: | Kampen mellom mennesket og mikrobene. |
Responsibility: | Stig S. Frøland ; translated by John Irons. |
Reviews
Publisher Synopsis
'A sweeping account of an important subject . . . Despite the depressing subject matter, this is a fascinating book of history and medical history, one that explores the social, economic and even sexual context of the human race and its fight against disease.' - The Independent; 'A masterpiece on man's battle with microbes . . . Every page gives a wealth of new information on the history of man from the perspective of infectious diseases. If you only buy a single book this year, buy this one. It will change your view on world history for ever.' - Elin Orjasaeter, Nettavisen; 'An excellent book on the large pandemics through history . . . demonstrates in a brilliant way how modern biomedical research has contributed to the battle against microbes.' - Nils Chr. Stenseth, Professor of Ecology and Evolution, University of Oslo, and Albert Einstein Professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences; 'An exciting, interesting and thorough survey of the battle with microbes throughout our entire history . . . [written in] elegant and accessible language which is comprehensible to everyone . . . a magnificent work.' - Hakon Sjursen, Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Bergen, Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association; 'Froland takes us on a fascinating journey through hundreds of thousands of years, from the dawn of humanity to the exploration of space. The book contains a wealth of interesting information and historical descriptions which makes it both easy to read and thrilling. It is difficult to put it down.' - Bard Hauge, Dagen Read more...

