An edition of Epidemic invasions (2009)

Epidemic invasions

yellow fever and the limits of Cuban independence, 1878-1930

By Mariola Espinosa

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Publish Date

2009

Publisher

The University of Chicago Press,University of Chicago Press,University Of Chicago Press

Language

eng

Pages

200

Description:

'Epidemic Invasions' sheds an intriguing new light on the history of U.S. relations with Cuba. In 1897, Yellow Fever threatened the southern U.S., causing panic & economic catastrophe. In response, the U.S. government began to take measures to control the perceived threat from Cuba, where this epidemic had first erupted.

subjects: Yellow fever, Medical policy, Public health, Relations, History, Public health, united states, Public health, africa, United states, relations, africa, Health Policy, Prevention & control, History, 20th Century, History, 19th Century, Disease Outbreaks