The Spanish Flu. The story of the deadliest pandemic
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The coronavirus pandemic has shown that, despite advances in medicine, we were left defenseless against a new virus. The world has faced similar challenges before. Just over 100 years ago, the Spanish flu claimed far more lives than the First World War. In historian John Barry's book, readers will find much that is familiar. The lies and cowardice of politicians and officials, the heroism and desperate enthusiasm of scientists and doctors, the fear and panic of ordinary people - these are all characteristics of the present time as well. You will see how the world was unprepared to fight two wars at once - one against each other and the other against a deadly virus that, like enemy bullets, primarily killed the youngest and strongest. But this book is also a hymn to science, a hymn to medicine: it is not only a vivid and gripping account of the battle against the pandemic, but also a gallery of portraits of people in science, medicine, and politics. In the future, humanity will undoubtedly face unknown diseases again, so it is necessary to learn from the lessons of the past in order to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Author:
Author:Barry John
Cover:
Cover:softcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Medical Books
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:typographic
Dimensions:
Dimensions:22x15x5.4 cm
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-9614-8546-2
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