Tonight, my special guest is author Joshua Loomis, who's here to discuss his new book, Epidemics: The Impact of Germs and Their Power over Humanity. The book details the history and changes that came afterward when generations of people were wiped off the planet by the world's deadliest diseases.  Get his book now on Amazon.     Unlike other books on epidemics, which either focus on the science behind how microbes cause disease or tell first-person accounts of one particular disease, Epidemics: The Impact of Germs and Their Power over Humanity takes a holistic approach to explaining how these diseases have shaped who we are as a society. Each of the worst epidemic diseases is discussed from the perspective of how it has been a causative agent of change concerning our history, religious traditions, social interactions, and technology. Looking at world history through the lens of epidemic diseases, readers will appreciate how much we owe to our oldest and smallest parasites.  Adults and students interested in science and history―especially anyone who appreciates a good story and has a healthy curiosity for the lesser-known facts of life―will find this book fascinating. Healthcare workers will also benefit significantly from this text, as will college students majoring in biology or a pre-health field.   Do you frequently miss episodes of Mysterious Radio? Don't worry; here are some tips to ensure you never miss out again:1. If you haven't already, follow or subscribe to the show to receive updates on new episodes. Even if you have already done this, it's a good idea to click the option again to ensure that you are still subscribed. This is especially important!2. Turn on notifications for new episodes in your podcast app.3. Make sure that your device allows notifications from your podcast app.4. If your app has the option, swipe down to refresh the list of episodes. Do you frequently miss episodes of Mysterious Radio? Don't worry; here are some tips to ensure you never miss out again:1. If you haven't already, follow or subscribe to the show to receive updates on new episodes. Even if you have already done this, it's a good idea to click the option again to ensure that you are still subscribed. This is especially important!2. Turn on notifications for new episodes in your podcast app.3. Make sure that your device allows notifications from your podcast app.4. If your app has the option, swipe down to refresh the list of episodes.
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