Get Well Soon: History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them
Jennifer Wright surveys history’s worst plagues and the people who fought them. Blending historical perspective with an accessible look at disease and public health, Get Well Soon explores humanity’s recurring struggle with epidemics—and the resilience, courage, and ingenuity brought to bear against them.
About This Book
Get Well Soon examines some of history’s most devastating plagues and the efforts made to confront them.
Jennifer Wright focuses on the human response to disease, highlighting the courage and determination associated with fighting epidemics.
The book places outbreaks within a broad historical and medical context.
It offers an accessible introduction to the challenges of public health, scientific progress, and survival.
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