Epidemics in Modern Asia

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Focusing on the intersection of epidemics and societal change, the book delves into two centuries of Asian history, revealing how infectious diseases have influenced regions from India to China and the Russian Far East. Robert Peckham examines the connections between biology, history, and geopolitics, emphasizing the role of disease in shaping empires, modernization, and nationalism. By analyzing these epidemics, he provides a unique perspective on the entangled nature of social, political, and material conditions that have transformed Asia.