2004 ed. Explores how tobacco became one of the most important commodities in the history of world trade and the source of one of the biggest public health concerns in modern history.

3rd ed. (2009) Addresses the new frontiers that have opened in the area of addictive studies, exploring not only the biological basis for addiction, but also recent enhancements in diagnosis and treatment.

2005 ed. Covering both current and historical issues, this volume of essays covers the most significant worldwide epidemics from the Black Death to AIDS.

2004 ed. An account of the history, spread, and chilling repercussions of one of the deadliest pandemics the world has ever seen.