Routledge - The Flu Epidemic of 1918 - American History Book

Explore a defining moment in American history with this detailed study of the 1918 influenza outbreak. This book examines how a devastating world-wide epidemic hit the United States, killing over 600,000 Americans and causing the national death rate to jump 30% in a single year. Readers will learn how the outbreak obstructed the country's participation in World War I and created massive challenges for communities across the nation. By looking at the impact on medicine, government, and individual lives, this text provides a lens to understand the history of infectious disease in the United States. It is an essential read for those interested in public health history and the social effects of global health crises.