The Gospel of Germs: Men, Women, and the Microbe in American Life
by Nancy Tomes
A historical look at how the discovery of germs transformed American culture, hygiene, and public health from the late 1800s onward.
About This Book
This book explores the impact of germs on American society from the late nineteenth century onward.
It examines how men and women responded to the growing awareness of microbes in daily life.
The narrative covers changes in hygiene, medicine, and public health policies over time.
Readers gain insight into the cultural and scientific shifts driven by the germ theory of disease.
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