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History of Yellow Fever
History of Yellow Fever offers a sweeping, research-driven look at a disease that shaped history.
This nonfiction work by George Augustin surveys the origins, spread, and major outbreaks of yellow fever, drawing on historical records to illuminate how the disease traveled and how communities responded. It blends narrative history with careful analysis of geographical patterns, timelines, and medical debates, all designed to help readers understand the disease and its impact.
The book organizes its material across continents and eras, from early discussions of origin to detailed chronologies of outbreaks. It includes chapters on general observations, nomenclature, and the historical summaries that frame yellow fever within a larger history of disease and public health. Rich in historical detail, it presents findings with clear context and a focus on how epidemics unfolded in towns, ports, and across regions.
You will clear, chronological map of yellow fever’s major outbreaks and their effects in different regions.Explanations of how historical scholars debated the disease’s origins and transmission.Profiles of key outbreaks, with context about public health responses and the people involved.A thorough bibliography and section-by-section breakdown of local histories and international perspectives. Ideal for readers of medical history, public health, and global disease outbreaks who want a grounded, document-rich view of yellow fever’s story.
This nonfiction work by George Augustin surveys the origins, spread, and major outbreaks of yellow fever, drawing on historical records to illuminate how the disease traveled and how communities responded. It blends narrative history with careful analysis of geographical patterns, timelines, and medical debates, all designed to help readers understand the disease and its impact.
The book organizes its material across continents and eras, from early discussions of origin to detailed chronologies of outbreaks. It includes chapters on general observations, nomenclature, and the historical summaries that frame yellow fever within a larger history of disease and public health. Rich in historical detail, it presents findings with clear context and a focus on how epidemics unfolded in towns, ports, and across regions.
You will clear, chronological map of yellow fever’s major outbreaks and their effects in different regions.Explanations of how historical scholars debated the disease’s origins and transmission.Profiles of key outbreaks, with context about public health responses and the people involved.A thorough bibliography and section-by-section breakdown of local histories and international perspectives. Ideal for readers of medical history, public health, and global disease outbreaks who want a grounded, document-rich view of yellow fever’s story.
1226 pages, Paperback
Published August 24, 2018
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