147. Disease, the New World and modern pandemics
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In 147. Disease, the New World and modern pandemics, Kyle Harper and the hosts mention Mosquito Empires by John McNeill and Plagues Upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History by Kyle Harper with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
I'm indebted to the work of John McNeill, whose book, Mosquito Empires, is an amazing contribution.
The mention of 'plagues upon the earth disease in the course of human history' highlights the book's exploration of historical diseases and their imp…
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The host highlights the significant insights provided by John McNeill's book, 'Mosquito Empires,' regarding the relat…
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- A second recurring theme is impact of the slave trade.
- Referenced books include Mosquito Empires by John McNeill and Plagues Upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History by Kyle Harper.
- The strongest audience signal points to Historians and readers interested in disease ecology and colonial history. and Historians and public health enthusiasts.
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“The speaker mentions being indebted to the work of John McNeill, whose book, Mosquito Empires, is an amazing contribution to understanding diseases related to the slave trade and tropical diseases.”
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