The book "The General Nature of Epidemics and Their Relations with Climate and Civilization" by Smith and Southwood examines the impact of epidemics on society and the relationship of these phenomena with climatic conditions and the level of development of civilization. The book examines historical examples of epidemics in different cultures, analyzes their origin and spread, and also develops strategies for countering such dangerous phenomena. In their research, the authors combine scientific data with sociological and anthropological views on the problem of epidemics, which makes this book interesting for both specialists and the general public.