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OverviewInvisible Battlefield: Whether the reader is interested in the history of medicine, intrigued by the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, or fascinated by the medical discoveries, 'The Invisible Battlefield' promises to be an enlightening and memorable read. The book offers crucial insights into our present by exploring our past. The author weaves an intricate tapestry of stories that reveal the immense political, social, and psychological impact of epidemics. Unusual for a book of this genre, it presents not just an academic treatise, but also a vivid biographical and autobiographical saga that combines historical analysis with the author's unique perspective. As a stark example, the text unravels the mysteries of the pneumonic plague and smallpox outbreaks in mid-20th-century Moscow, shedding light on the complex interplay between public health crises and government control. The historical novel 'Eight Days of Quarantine' reveals how the secret police, honed by the harrowing Great Terror, quickly identified and isolated those in contact with a plague patient in a covert operation, preventing the outbreak from becoming an epidemic. If adapted for the screen, this historical novel could serve not only as a gripping medical thriller, but also as a powerful metaphor for a Covid-19 epidemic. The chapters on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic and the author's family's experiences in Venice during the horrific first Covid-19 wave read like a detective story. The book is not only highly informative, but also incredibly engaging and relatable. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Natalya Rapoport (Univ Of Utah, Usa)Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd ISBN: 9789811287992ISBN 10: 9811287996 Pages: 268 Publication Date: 27 March 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |