The story of the plague

Author: Howard Markel (USA), translated by Luo Chen
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Experience a thrilling journey that will refresh your senses! A series of heart-stirring images that give you a direct understanding of epidemics for the first time. A tragic tale of how epidemics have shaped human destiny and altered the course of history. For humans, it is not entirely new—it has long been a threat to the world. The story of an epidemic is the story of humans fighting against viruses. Generally speaking, it is impossible to completely eliminate a virus. Ancient viruses may resurface, while new viruses are constantly being discovered by infectious disease experts. Future disasters may be a known menace that has evolved into new, deadly characteristics through astonishing mutations. Or, it may be an unknown menace whose emergence time and location are uncertain, but whose power and transmissibility could surpass any epidemic in history.