A concise history of how American law has shaped--and been shaped by--the experience of contagion, "taking us from the Smallpox outbreaks of the colonies to Covid-19.
Witt constructs his argument carefully, rarely allowing himself a rhetorical flourish, but the conclusion he arrives at is devastating." (Jennifer Szalai, New York Times ) "Contrarians and the civic-minded alike will find Witt\'s legal survey a fascinating resource"-- Kirkus , starred review "A. . . .
A concise history of how American law has shaped--and been shaped by--the experience of contagion, "taking us from the Smallpox outbreaks of the colonies to Covid-19