Contagion
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"Disease and commerce are among the most powerful forces that have shaped the modern world. They are also closely intertwined: over many centuries trade has been the single most important factor in the spread of diseases throughout the world. In this book, the author provides a historical study of contagious illness and commerce."--Jacket.
EpidemicsInternational tradeCommunicable diseasesNew York Times reviewedQuarantineHistoryInfectious Disease TransmissionCommunicable Disease ControlCommerceYellow FeverPlague