The Health of Nations

‘A fantastic story about the oddballs and outcasts, hippies and billionaires who have saved millions and millions of lives. As exciting as a thriller and with a happy ending that gives us hope for humankind.’

-- Johan Norberg, author of Progress

‘Well-researched and accessible… Her writing is clear yet nuanced, and offers compassion, a broad respect for history, and the skills of a strong storyteller.’

* CHOICE Magazine *

‘Bartlett makes it abundantly clear that research to reduce the impact of infectious disease is progressing but that politics, budgetary constraints, competing priorities, and ego clashes are serious impediments.’

* Kirkus *

‘Anyone interested in public health and its interface with politics will find both hope and frustration here…a fascinating look at epidemiology and the challenges that public health workers face.’

* Library Journal *

‘This book is so engaging that I read it in one sitting…I recommend it in the highest possible terms.’

-- W. Ian Lipkin, director of the Center for Infection and Immunity, Columbia University

‘…describes the heroic efforts, the thrill of success, the challenges and the tragedy of failure…[it] kept me turning the pages until late in the night.’

-- Nicholas Grassly, professor in Vaccine Epidemiology, Imperial College London

‘Timely.’

* Publishers Weekly *

‘A deft combination of history and palatable scientific reportage.’

* Geographical