Pandemics Epidemics in a Shrinking World |
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| Author:
| Segall, Miriam |
| Series title: | In the News Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4042-0975-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $37.13 |
Book Description:
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While avoiding an alarmist tone, this title explores the outcomes of several of the world's most devastating pandemics throughout history including influenza, smallpox, and HIV, paving the way for a discussion about the potential for a worldwide avian flu pandemic. The author outlines the dangers of mass transportation, hypothesizes about the potential outbreak of disease, and looks closely at methods to forestall its spread.
While avoiding an alarmist tone, this title explores the outcomes of several of the world's most devastating pandemics throughout history including influenza, smallpox, and HIV, paving the way for a discussion about the potential for a worldwide avian flu pandemic. The author outlines the dangers of mass transportation, hypothesizes about the potential outbreak of disease, and looks closely at methods to forestall its spread.