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The Great Influenza

The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History

by John M. Barry · 2005 · 576 pages

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About This Book

An investigation into the 1918 influenza pandemic, which killed millions worldwide during the height of World War I. Barry chronicles the evolution of the virus alongside the development of modern American medical research and the failure of public officials to tell the truth. The narrative explores how science and policy collided to shape the global response to the crisis.

Book Details

Published

2005

Pages

576

Language

en

ISBN

9780143036494

Awards & Recognition

National Academies Communication Award (2004)

Audiobook Available

19h 25m
Narrated by Scott Brick

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