Academic Press Great American Diseases: Their Effects on the course of North American History

Great American Diseases: Their Effects on the Course of North American History presents medical history as it pertains to the major infectious diseases of North America. The book is designed to provide an interesting and engaging introduction to microbiology, immunology and epidemiology. With the advent of COVID-19, this book will serve as a reference on the history of previous epidemics. The book presents pandemics in an easy-to-read volume and provides concise chapters on the history of a disease, progression of understanding on the pathogen (agent of the disease), and their social ramifications through the history of North America. Review A historical and scientific description of the major infectious and parasitic diseases that have affected the peoples of North America From the Back Cover <p><i><b>Great American Diseases</b> </i>presents medical history as it pertains to the major infectious diseases of North America and is designed to provide an interesting and engaging introduction to microbiology, immunology, and epidemiology. With the advent of COVID-19, this book will serve as a reference for the history of previous epidemics for those interested in this area. </p> <p>The book presents the history of epidemics and pandemics in an easy-to-read volume and provides concise chapters on the history of a disease, progression of understanding on the pathogen (agent of the disease), and their social ramifications through the history of North America. </p> About the Author Dr Tizard is the Author of this classic textbook on Veterinary Immunology, now in its 10th Edition. He has also authored three other ELS titles - Vaccines for Veterinarians, published in January 2020, Allergies and Hypersensitivity Diseases in Animals, which published in December 2021, and Autoimmune Diseases in Domestic Animals, that is slated to publish in November 2022. In addition, Dr Tizard has published over 170 research papers and numerous textbook chapters on subjects in Veterinary Immunology and remains actively engaged in vaccine research and development. Dr. Jeffrey M.B. Musser is Clinical Professor at Texas A&M University in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology. His research includes dairy production medicine, mastitis prevention and control, and quality milk production; pharmacokinetics in exotic and food animals and drug residue prevention; vaccine investigation; and viral diseases of sheep, goats, and birds. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Virginia Tech and his PhD from North Carolina State University. He teaches Biomedical Microbiology and Great Diseases at the undergraduate level and Veterinary Microbiology in the professional school. Dr. Musser has received recognition and awards for his teaching, which have included the Zoetis Distinguished Teaching Award, the Distinguished Achievement University-level Teaching Award, the Distinguished Achievement College-level Teaching Award, and the International Study Abroad Education Programs Award.