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Pandemics and Global Health
  • Authored by: Barry Youngerman; Foreword by Susan Foster
  • From the Series: Global Issues
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  • ISBN-10: 1438109032
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-4381-0903-9
  • Status: In Stock
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  • Imprint: Facts On File
  • Published: 04/01/2008
  • Dewey Number: 614
  • Reading Level: Grades 9 and up
  • Pages: 368

Summary

Throughout history, pandemics have rapidly spread across national and continental borders to inflict an insurmountable toll on human life and suffering. From the Black Death in Asia and Europe to the smallpox and polio outbreaks that decimated the Americas to contemporary concerns over HIV/AIDS and the avian flu, epidemics have been a continuous threat to society and the world.

Pandemics and Global Health begins with an introduction that reviews major types of infectious agents and modes of transmission and then provides a historical overview of infectious diseases and our attempts to control epidemics. The introduction is followed by detailed case studies of the United States, China, Africa, and India. Each of these case studies outlines a recent outbreak and the government's response, demonstrating the need for transparency, government commitment, and adequate financing in the fight against major diseases. Gathering key information on many contemporary international public health issues, this is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to become more informed on global health concerns.

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"...a useful resource for researchers wanting to learn more about important health issues from a global perspective…a well-organized, well-cited source…appropriate for academic, public, and high school libraries."
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