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Well, we gave this some thought before selecting it for April's book. We all might have heard enough of the word pandemic for one lifetime. However, the book illustrates "the ways in which pandemic disease... has shaped history and how human history has shaped pandemic disease. By considering the explosion of medical research and the varying state responses, such as quarantine and travel restrictions, this Very Short Introduction shows why pandemics are both interesting from a medical standpoint and provide insight into the culture and politics of their time." So, for those who want to engage with the issues please read and join in the discussion. Anyone wanting to give the topic a wide berth we certainly understand and hope to hear from you in any of the other discussion areas or in May when we'll have a very different short introduction to talk about.
