chapter one. Pandemic diseases in the ancient era -- chapter two. The Black Death devastates Europe -- chapter three. Conquest and disease : the Columbian plagues -- chapter four. Influenza sweeps the world -- chapter five. Polio : shock disease of the modern age -- chapter six. The ongoing search for an HIV/AIDS cure -- chapter seven. The latest global pandemic : COVID-19.
Summary
This book examines the catastrophic pandemics like COVID-19 which have occurred throughout history, and many have resulted in economic, political, and cultural upheaval. It also looks at the changes they brought.