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Anthropology

Easterncedar

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3. See also Plagues and Peoples by William McNeill

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Mon Feb 16, 2026, 08:19 PM

Feb 2026

I read it more than 40 years ago, and it profoundly informed my understanding of the relationships between micro and macroparasitism in the evolution of human civilization. A very engaging history.

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Book Review: How Sickness Has Transformed Civilization [View all] Judi Lynn Feb 2026 OP

Sounded interesting. Got a sample. Biophilic Feb 2026 #1

That looks amazing. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2026 #2

See also Plagues and Peoples by William McNeill Easterncedar Feb 2026 #3