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Kyle Harper: Plagues upon the Earth (2021, Princeton University Press) 4 stars

A fascinating history of infectious disease

4 stars

A fascinating history of infectious disease, from the paleolithic to covid, and how it has evolved to suit the developing human environment. Gave me a much better understanding of the disease burden & character of hunter-gatherers and how different it is today. And made me incredibly thankful for public health & hygiene infrastructure!