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147. Disease, the New World and modern pandemics
The Rest Is History
Exploring Health Crises and Historical Events
This chapter examines the historical Black Tom explosion of 1916 and its implications for American security and foreign policy, contrasting it with contemporary events like September 11. It also investigates public health reforms from the 19th century, highlighting the flawed miasma theory and the societal impacts of cholera on urban health and social justice. Additionally, the chapter draws parallels between the Spanish flu pandemic and COVID-19, discussing the evolution of diseases in the context of globalization and technological advancements.
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