{"title":"Joshua Loomis","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoshua Loomis offers insightful works that delve into the profound effects of science and history on society, with a particular focus on the influence of diseases and epidemics. His writing combines rigorous research with accessible explanations, making complex topics engaging and understandable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect educational and thought-provoking material that explores the interplay between germs and humanity, shedding light on how epidemics have shaped our world. Loomis’s books provide a valuable resource for those interested in science, history, and the forces that have impacted human health across ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"epidemics-the-impact-of-germs-and-their-power-over-humanity-by-joshua-loomis-9781684426737","title":"Epidemics: The Impact of Germs and Their Power over Humanity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other books on epidemics, which either focus on the science behind how microbes cause disease or tell first-person accounts of one particular disease, \u003cem\u003eEpidemics: The Impact of Germs and Their Power over Humanity\u003c\/em\u003e takes a holistic approach to explaining how these diseases have shaped who we are as a society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the worst epidemic diseases is discussed from the perspective of how it has been a causative agent of change with respect to our history, religious traditions, social interactions, and technology. In looking at world history through the lens of epidemic diseases, readers will come to appreciate how much we owe to our oldest and smallest parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdults and students interested in science and history—and especially anyone who appreciates a good story and has a healthy curiosity for the lesser-known facts of life—will find this book of interest. Health-care workers will also benefit greatly from this text, as will college students majoring in biology or a pre-health field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596343787756,"sku":"9781684426737","price":57.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781684426737-epidemics-the-impact-of-germs-and-their-power-over-humanity.jpg?v=1777921755"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joshua-loomis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}