Wholesale Patient Zero: A Curious History of the World's Diseases

This history of medical disaster, especially relevant in the post-COVID era, chronicles the diseases that have done the most damage to humankind throughout the ages. From the bubonic plague, to smallpox, polio, AIDS, and many more, authors Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen take the reader on a tour of infection, infirmity, and influenza over the centuries. Written in the months following the outbreak of COVID-19, Kang and Pedersen reflect on what previous epidemics can teach us about our current moment and tell the stories of the medical breakthroughs and developments that have resulted from these catastrophes. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)