Plagues and Peoples Questions and Answers
Plagues and Peoples
What main events in chapter 3 of Plagues and People correlate with pathogens and diseases?
Chapter 3 of Plagues and People discusses many events, including the rise of the Persian empire, the rise and prosperity of the Han dynasty, and the development of India’s caste system. McNeill’s...
Plagues and Peoples
What are microparasites?
Microparasites are a type of parasite that are small, short-lived, and reproduce within their host, unlike macroparasites. They include viruses, bacteria, protozoans, and fungi, with examples such as...