Plagues and Politics

Plagues and Politics
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 309
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ISBN-10 : 9780230524248
ISBN-13 : 0230524249
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Book Synopsis Plagues and Politics by : A. Price-Smith

Download or read book Plagues and Politics written by A. Price-Smith and published by Springer. This book was released on 2001-04-30 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infectious diseases once thought to be controlled (such as malaria and tuberculosis) are now spreading rapidly across the globe, and lethal new disease agents (HIV/AIDS, ebola and BSE) continue to emerge at an ominous pace. Policymakers must consider the implications of disease proliferation for economic prosperity, general well-being, and national security in affected societies. This work represents a collection of articles from the premier authors in the field on the ramifications of disease emergence for international development, international law, and national security.

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