“Inescapable Ecologies: a History of Environment, Disease, and Knowledge” by Linda Nash is a textbook that explores the complex relationship between the environment, disease, and knowledge in modern American society. Published in 2007 by University of California Press, this book delves into the historical development of public health and pathology in the United States, focusing on the West. With 346 pages, this perfect-bound paperback offers a comprehensive analysis of how ecological factors impact public health and the dissemination of knowledge. A valuable resource for students and researchers in the fields of science, medical history, and public health.