| Description |
x, 349 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Notes: p. [277]-338. |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
The pre-Columbians -- New diseases in the Americas -- Colonies of sickness -- The promise of enlightened health -- Threats to urban health -- Expanding America, declining health -- Threats of industry -- Stopping the spread of infection -- The discovery of chronic illness -- No final victory. |
| Subject |
Diseases -- America -- History.
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Diseases. |
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America. |
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History. |
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Medicine -- America -- History.
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Medicine. |
| ISBN |
0674008812 alkaline paper |
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