Recommended by
- Bill Gates: "If you read just one book about malaria, The Fever may be the best choice." source ↗
Summary
Traces the history of malaria from prehistoric origins through its profound impact on human civilization, warfare, and colonization. Shah explains the biology of the parasite, the politics of eradication efforts, and the resurgence of the disease due to drug resistance. The book makes a case for why malaria remains one of the world's most persistent and deadly diseases.