Berkeley. 2010. University of California Press. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 9780520259386. 259 pages. hardcover. keywords: Natural History Science Entomology World History. FROM THE PUBLISHER - Drisdelle writes world history as told through parasites, revealing how they have influenced the outcome of wars, destroyed civilizations, and shaped many cultural norms and taboos. The book is also about the parasites themselves, providing an accessible explanation of the life history of amoebae, round worms, tapeworms, mites, and others. The organization is thematic and deals with parasites as invisible threats in our food, water, and luggage, as invaders that control our behavior and shape our cultural views, and even as unexpected participants in crime scene investigations. inventory #37725 ISBN: 9780520259386. ISBN 0520259386 9780520259386 [US]