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the primary topic of Plagues and Peoples by William McNeill. In this particular book, however, McNeill also addresses the plague that is known as humanity in many respects. He incorporates
what he refers to as macroparasite which is humanitys form of parasitism, wherein humans act as parasites towards one another, destroying and harming others. Microparasite refers to the diseases and
health epidemics more commonly understood, such as the Black Plague. But, he also presents incredibly intriguing and refreshing looks at other conditions that are lesser known. The following paper examines
and reviews this particular book. Plagues and Peoples by William McNeill McNeill begins the book with a very insightful remark, and a remark that puts the entire subject
matter into perspective as it involves the work itself. McNeill states, "Before fully human populations evolved, we must suppose that like other animals our ancestors fitted into an elaborate, self-regulating
ecological balance" (35). This allows the reader to gain a foundation of understanding that human beings are clearly part of some larger ecological balance, as opposed to the controlling godlike
force of the planet. It establishes how humans preyed on animals and animals preyed on humans. How humans were prone to being destroyed by various diseases, just like any other
animal. In this book the author examines many various problems that have affected humans existence. He discusses things like leprosy and the Black Plague. While a great deal is
known about the Black Plague the topic of leprosy proves intriguing for it si something that was apparently all over Europe and Asia but then seemed to all but disappear.
McNeill states that the Black Plague led to a strong decrease in the condition, although it did not completely eliminate leprosy (now known as Hansens disease). It still remains something
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