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The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History

John M. Barry • Penguin Books • ISBN 9780143036494

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The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History

John M. Barry • Penguin Books • ISBN-13 9780143036494

ISBN-10 Not provided • 2005 • Reprint Edition

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ISBN 9780143036494 • Completeness 70

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The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History by John M. Barry is a comprehensive account of the 1918 influenza pandemic, which killed millions worldwide. Barry delves into the origins of the virus, the scientific efforts to combat it, and the societal impacts of the pandemic. The book combines historical narrative with scientific analysis, offering insights into both the medical and human aspec

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Publisher: Penguin Books
PaperbackReprint EditionOctober 4, 2005
Pages: 560Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Contributor: John M. Barry

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Category: 20th CenturyCategory: American HistoryCategory: BiographiesCategory: EpidemiologyCategory: Medical HistoryCategory: PandemicsCategory: Public HealthCategory: ScienceInfluenced by: Richard PrestonInfluenced by: Laurie GarrettInfluenced: Contemporary EpidemiologistsInfluenced: Public Health Policy MakersCornerstone of: Pandemic Literature

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