THE GREAT SHADOW: A History of How Sickness Shapes What We Do, Think, Believe, and Buy

Tells a vivid story about sickness and our responses to it, from ancient times until the last decade. Bauer reveals just how many of our current fads and causes are rooted in the moment-by-moment experience of sickness, from the search for a balanced lifestyle to plug-in air fresheners and bare hardwood floors.