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The Fever: How Malaria Has Ruled Humankind for 500,000 Years

bySonia Shah

In recent years, malaria has emerged as a cause célèbre for voguish philanthropists. The research behind The Fever draws together scientific research, fieldwork, and carefully chosen case studies to show how the central story changed over time. The result links how malaria has ruled humankind for 500,000 years with debates in medical, showing where public institutions and private experience meet. Accessible without flattening the complexity, The Fever gives readers a focused account of what changed, who was affected, and why the story endures.

Publisher

Picador

Publication date

Jun 21, 2011

Format

Print edition

Pages

320

ISBN

9780312573010