Networked Disease: Emerging Infections in the Global City
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (501 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1405161345 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 380 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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The contributors have done a masterful job identifying the practical and theoretical challenges associated with the global spread of emerging infectious diseases. ?Much interesting material and probing analysis can be found in this text, which is suitable for graduate students and academics concerned with the intersection between cities and health.? (Canadian Journal of Sociology, Summer 2009) ?This is a unique book that examines emerging infectious diseases through the lens of sociologists and would be an interesting reference for public-health practitioners, travel-health experts, infectious disease physicians, sociologists, and political scientists.? (The Lancet, October 2009)"In this unique and
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PY said Five Stars. Very informative.