The End of Plagues

From the eradication of smallpox to the ongoing battle against deadly contagions, The End of Plagues is a compelling exploration of humanity's fight against disease. At the turn of the twentieth century, smallpox claimed two million lives per year. By 1979, the disease had been eradicated, marking a global victory. Yet the story of smallpox remains an exception, as today a host of deadly contagions, from polio to AIDS, continue to threaten human health worldwide. In The End of Plagues , world-re