Malaria, US Poverty, Race & Public Health by Marg Humphreys / 2001 Johns
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Malaria
Poverty, Race, and Public Health
in the United States
by Margaret Humphreys
Published by the Johns Hopkins University Press
Baltimore, Maryland
2001
The first book-length account of the parasitic, insect-borne disease that has infected millions and influenced settlement patterns, economic development, and the quality of life at every level of American society, especially in the South.
Humphreys approaches malaria from three perspectives: the parasite's biological history, the medical response to it, and the patient's experience of the disease. She asks how the parasite thrives and eventually becomes vulnerable, how professionals came to fight it, and how people viewed the disease and came to understand and support the struggle against it.
It argues that malaria control was central to the evolution of local and federal intervention in public health and demonstrates the complex interaction among poverty, race, and geography in determining the fate of malaria.
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Poverty, Race, and Public Health
in the United States
by Margaret Humphreys
Published by the Johns Hopkins University Press
Baltimore, Maryland
2001
The first book-length account of the parasitic, insect-borne disease that has infected millions and influenced settlement patterns, economic development, and the quality of life at every level of American society, especially in the South.
Humphreys approaches malaria from three perspectives: the parasite's biological history, the medical response to it, and the patient's experience of the disease. She asks how the parasite thrives and eventually becomes vulnerable, how professionals came to fight it, and how people viewed the disease and came to understand and support the struggle against it.
It argues that malaria control was central to the evolution of local and federal intervention in public health and demonstrates the complex interaction among poverty, race, and geography in determining the fate of malaria.
(JS) (RF4) I run a small used book store in Upstate New York. Youtube: "The Book Peddler" see book reviews and check out my latest book picks and stay up to date with what goes on in the shop! Weekly Videos Posted! Please like and Subscribe to help support, it's much appreciated! Here's a Link to the latest Book Pick: https://youtu.be/eSF3yELxjX0 Terms: Please remit payment no later than 3 days after the purchase via PayPal. Shipping: Domestic orders shipped via media mail, unless otherwise noted.
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