Emerging Infections: Three Epidemiological Transitions from Prehistory to the Present, 2th edition

• The first comprehensive synthesis of both the societal and environmental drivers of emerging infectious disease in humans, from prehistory to the present day
• Describes three distinct epidemiological transitions culminating in the COVID-19 pandemic
• Adopts a truly multidisciplinary approach
• Discusses the applications of these ideas for global health policies and future research

New to this Edition:

• Thoroughly updated throughout to reflect the significant developments in disease research over the last 15 years
• Coverage expanded to include recent epidemics of Ebola, Zika, MERS, and of course, COVID-19
• Adopts a biosocial approach which is especially relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic, examining it from a deep time perspective and providing it with a much-needed explanatory framework
• Two new co-authors provide expertise in clinical medicine, the intersection of health and culture, and biocultural anthropology