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A fascinating examination of epidemic diseases within a historical context. • Describes the nature and evolution of diseases. • Explains how scientists discovered the causes of infectious diseases and outlines how controls were developed. • Examines the interrelationship between plagues and culture and details the ways this shaped the traditions and institutions of Western civilization. • Highlights current epidemics such as AIDS, cholera, tuberculosis, influenza, West Nile virus, mad cow disease, and others. • Addresses the public’s curiosity with outbreaks and diseases of public health concern. [This book] offers [an] examination of epidemic diseases within a historical context. [It] presents the science of plagues in an understandable ... manner, describing the nature and evolution of diseases and conveying their significance in shaping Western culture and civilization. Chapters present individual, independent plagues stories complemented by relevant and historical illustrations. Major historic outbreaks are covered, including those of the Greek and Roman empires as well as the infamous Black Death. Contemporary and emerging diseases are comprehensively detailed, including HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, smallpox, SARS, West Nile virus infection, influenza, mad cow disease, and several others. Despite advancements in the development of antimicrobials and vaccines and in securing clean water and food supplies, modern civilizations are not immune to epidemic diseases. [This book] provides insight into the struggle to attain disease control and eradication and explores the challenge of forecasting emerging plagues. In doing so, it offers readers a deeper understanding of modern public health issues and the role of infectious diseases.-Back cover Offers An Examination Of Epidemic Diseases Within A Historical Context. This Volume Presents The Science Of Plagues In An Understandable And Accessible Manner, Describing The Nature And Evolution Of Diseases And Conveying Their Significance In Shaping Western Culture And Civilization. Chapters Present Individual, Independent Plague Stories Complemented By Relevant And Historical Illustrations. Contemporary And Emerging Diseases Are Comprehensively Detailed. The Nature Of Plagues -- Plagues, The Price Of Being Sedentary -- Six Plagues Of Antiquity -- An Ancient Plague, The Black Death -- A Modern Plague, Aids -- Typhus, A Fever Plague -- Malaria, Another Fever Plague -- King Cholera -- Smallpox, The Spotted Plague -- Preventing Plagues -- The Plague Protectors -- The Great Pox Syphilis -- The People's Plague: Tuberculosis -- Leprosy, The Striking Hand Of God -- Six Plagues Of Africa -- Plagues Without Germs -- Plagues On Order. Irwin W. Sherman. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 405-419) And Index. Ellner (emeritus microbiology and pathology, Columbia U.) has testified in over 80 cases, and loves the activity not because it fulfills civil duty or pursues justice, but because it allows him to convince the court that the science he has devoted his life to is true and relevant to the case. He offers advice to others considering the same path, warning that the work is intensive. He focuses on microbiology, that being his specialty, but his experience should apply to most any biomedical scientist