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"Challenges the hypothesis that the massive depopulation of the New World was primarily caused by diseases brought by Europeans, which scholars used for decades to explain the decimation of the indigenous peoples of North America. Contributors argue that blaming germs downplays the active role of Europeans in inciting wars, destroying livelihoods, and erasing identities"--Provided by publisher.

When the death of the head of San Francisco's largest HMO in his own hospital turns out to be murder the attending physician, Dr. Eric Kensing, turns to lawyer Dismas Hardy to defend him. As Hardy attempts to find the real culprit he uncovers a twisted conspiracy of greed and death.