Plagues and Politics
Author | : A. Price-Smith |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 309 |
Release | : 2001-04-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230524248 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230524249 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Download or read book Plagues and Politics written by A. Price-Smith and published by Springer. This book was released on 2001-04-30 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infectious diseases once thought to be controlled (such as malaria and tuberculosis) are now spreading rapidly across the globe, and lethal new disease agents (HIV/AIDS, ebola and BSE) continue to emerge at an ominous pace. Policymakers must consider the implications of disease proliferation for economic prosperity, general well-being, and national security in affected societies. This work represents a collection of articles from the premier authors in the field on the ramifications of disease emergence for international development, international law, and national security.