Time The Science Of Epidemics
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Time The Science Of Epidemics
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Author : The Editors of TIME
language : en
Publisher: Time Inc. Books
Release Date : 2016-04-22
Time The Science Of Epidemics written by The Editors of TIME and has been published by Time Inc. Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-22 with Health & Fitness categories.
TIME’s The Science of Epidemics brings deeper understanding of Ebola and other infectious diseases from plague to polio. TIME takes readers behind the headlines not only to look at what caused Ebola to spread, but how doctors are trying to fight the disease in Africa, what the US and other countries are doing to stop it from spreading and the impact it has on survivors and society. TIME looks into the battle against other diseases as well, including the campaign in Saudi Arabia against MERS—Middle East Respiratory Syndrome—and what doctors and scientists are doing to end the AIDS epidemic. TIME explores the work of virus hunters in the field, report on the new Enterovirus D68 and the ever-present and mutating flu virus, explain how science won the fight against polio, and chronicle the deadliest viruses of all time. Filled with the behind-the-scenes reporting people expect from Time, as well as the publication’s magnificent photography and informative graphics, The Science of Epidemics is a book illuminates what medical researchers and doctors in the field are doing to save millions of lives from deadly diseases.
Outbreaks And Epidemics
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Author : Meera Senthilingam
language : en
Publisher: Icon Books
Release Date : 2020-03-18
Outbreaks And Epidemics written by Meera Senthilingam and has been published by Icon Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-18 with Science categories.
'A book that couldn't be more timely, providing an accessible introduction to epidemiology.' Kirkus A compelling and disquieting journey through the history and science of epidemics. For centuries mankind has waged war against the infections that, left untreated, would have the power to wipe out communities, or even entire populations. Yet for all our advanced scientific knowledge, only one human disease - smallpox - has ever been eradicated globally. In recent years, outbreaks of Ebola and Zika have provided vivid examples of how difficult it is to contain an infection once it strikes, and the panic that a rapidly spreading epidemic can ignite. But while we chase the diseases we are already aware of, new ones are constantly emerging, like the coronavirus that spread across the world in 2020. At the same time, antimicrobial resistance is harnessing infections that we once knew how to control, enabling them to thrive once more. Meera Senthilingam presents a timely look at humanity's ongoing battle against infection, examining the successes and failures of the past, along with how we are confronting the challenges of today, and our chances of eradicating disease in the future.
Epidemics Through Time
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Author : CAN BARTU H.
language : en
Publisher: CBF Publishing
Release Date : 2024-01-01
Epidemics Through Time written by CAN BARTU H. and has been published by CBF Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-01 with Medical categories.
In the annals of human history, there exist CHAPTERs that chronicle moments of triumph, perseverance, and adaptability. Yet, interwoven into this tapestry of human achievement are the narratives of a relentless adversary – epidemics. These invisible forces have shaped our societies, challenged our resilience, and propelled us to redefine the boundaries of science, healthcare, and human compassion. Epidemics, often sudden and unrelenting, have sent shockwaves through civilizations, reshaping the contours of daily life and leaving lasting imprints on the world. The CHAPTERs that follow in this book serve as a voyage through the pages of history, where epidemics have played central roles in shaping the destiny of nations and individuals. We embark on this journey not merely as passive observers of the past, but as active participants in the ongoing narrative of public health and scientific progress. Our exploration delves into the depths of epidemics, unveiling their historical antecedents, dissecting their far-reaching impacts, and offering insights into the challenges and triumphs that have marked our responses to these relentless foes. Throughout these pages, you will encounter stories of courage, innovation, and collaboration. The narratives of epidemics are not solely tales of suffering and loss, but also narratives of resilience and the indomitable human spirit. They reveal the extraordinary capacity of individuals and societies to unite, adapt, and prevail in the face of adversity. As we navigate the uncharted waters of the past, we cast our gaze towards the horizon of the future. The lessons learned from our historical struggles with epidemics serve as guiding stars, illuminating the path to a more prepared, equitable, and resilient world. In a time where the world faces new challenges, these lessons are more pertinent than ever. This book is an invitation to traverse the realms of epidemics, to understand their past and present, and to contemplate their role in shaping our shared destiny. It is a testament to the enduring human spirit, the boundless frontiers of science, and the unwavering commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of our global community. As you turn the pages of this book, may you embark on a journey not only through time but also towards a future where the lessons of epidemics guide us towards a healthier, more compassionate world.
Epidemics
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Author : Sarah Dry
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2010-09-23
Epidemics written by Sarah Dry and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-23 with Law categories.
Recent disease events such as SARS, H1N1 and avian influenza, and haemorrhagic fevers have focussed policy and public concern as never before on epidemics and so-called 'emerging infectious diseases'. Understanding and responding to these often unpredictable events have become major challenges for local, national and international bodies. All too often, responses can become restricted by implicit assumptions about who or what is to blame that may not capture the dynamics and uncertainties at play in the multi-scale interactions of people, animals and microbes. As a result, policies intended to forestall epidemics may fail, and may even further threaten health, livelihoods and human rights. The book takes a unique approach by focusing on how different policy-makers, scientists, and local populations construct alternative narratives-accounts of the causes and appropriate responses to outbreaks- about epidemics at the global, national and local level. The contrast between emergency-oriented, top-down responses to what are perceived as potentially global outbreaks and longer-term approaches to diseases, such as AIDS, which may now be considered endemic, is highlighted. Case studies-on avian influenza, SARS, obesity, H1N1 influenza, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and haemorrhagic fevers-cover a broad historical, geographical and biological range. As this book explores, it is often the most vulnerable members of a population-the poor, the social excluded and the already ill-who are likely to suffer most from epidemic diseases. At the same time, they may be less likely to benefit from responses that may be designed from a global perspective that neglects social, ecological and political conditions on the ground. This book aims to bring the focus back to these marginal populations to reveal the often unintended consequences of current policy responses to epidemics. Important implications emerge - for how epidemics are thought about and represented; for how surveillance and response is designed; and for whose knowledge and perspectives should be included. Published in association with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
The Rules Of Contagion
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Author : Adam Kucharski
language : en
Publisher: Profile Books
Release Date : 2020-02-13
The Rules Of Contagion written by Adam Kucharski and has been published by Profile Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-13 with Medical categories.
An Observer Book of the Year A Times Science Book of the Year A New Statesman Book of the Year A Financial Times Science Book of the Year 'Astonishingly bold' Daily Mail 'It is hard to imagine a more timely book ... much of the modern world will make more sense having read it.' The Times We live in a world that's more interconnected than ever before. Our lives are shaped by outbreaks - of disease, of misinformation, even of violence - that appear, spread and fade away with bewildering speed. To understand them, we need to learn the hidden laws that govern them. From 'superspreaders' who might spark a pandemic or bring down a financial system to the social dynamics that make loneliness catch on, The Rules of Contagion offers compelling insights into human behaviour and explains how we can get better at predicting what happens next. Along the way, Adam Kucharski explores how innovations spread through friendship networks, what links computer viruses with folk stories - and why the most useful predictions aren't necessarily the ones that come true. Now revised and updated with content on Covid-19.
Disease Control Priorities Third Edition Volume 9
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Author : Dean T. Jamison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-01-18
Disease Control Priorities Third Edition Volume 9 written by Dean T. Jamison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-18 with Health & Fitness categories.
Annotation This volume discusses health system policies (including financing global health, quality of care, and strengthening regulatory systems in low- and middle-income countries), as well as the methods and resources used throughout all DCP3 volumes.
Preventing The Next Pandemic
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Author : Peter J. Hotez
language : en
Publisher: er
Release Date : 2021-03-02
Preventing The Next Pandemic written by Peter J. Hotez and has been published by er this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-02 with Health & Fitness categories.
Touching on a range of disease, from leishmaniasis, schistosomiasis, and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) to COVID-19, Preventing the Next Pandemic has always been a timely goal, but it will be even more important in a COVID and post-COVID world.
How Contagion Works
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Author : Paolo Giordano
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2020-04-14
How Contagion Works written by Paolo Giordano and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-14 with Social Science categories.
The groundbreaking, moving essay on the coronavirus pandemic shared over 4 million times in Italy and published in 25 countries around the world-which lucidly explains how disease spreads and how our interconnectedness will save us. "Lucid, calm, informed, directly helpful in trying to think about where we are now... The literature of the time after begins here." --Evening Standard (UK) In this extraordinarily elegant work written from lockdown in Italy as the crisis deepened day to day, Paolo Giordano, the internationally bestselling writer of The Solitude of Prime Numbers with a PhD in physics, shows us what this outbreak really is about: human interconnectedness. Illuminating the big picture of how the disease spreads with great simplicity and mathematical insight and placing it in the context of other modern crises like climate change and xenophobia, Giordano reveals how battling the pandemic is ultimately about realizing how inextricably linked all our lives are and acting accordingly. Both timely and timeless, How Contagion Works is an accessible, deeply felt meditation on what it means to confront this pandemic both as individuals and as a community and empowers us not to show fear in the face of it.
Stopping The Next Pandemic
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Author : Debora MacKenzie
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-06-01
Stopping The Next Pandemic written by Debora MacKenzie and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-01 with Science categories.
"MacKenzie's fascinating book gives us the scope and scale to be able to put this pandemic in perspective and, it begs the question, will we learn from this in time to prevent to next one?" —Molly Caldwell Crosby, Bestselling author of The American Plague In a gripping, accessible narrative, a veteran science journalist lays out the shocking story of how the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic happened and how to make sure this never happens again Over the last 30 years of epidemics and pandemics, we learned nearly every lesson needed to stop this coronavirus outbreak in its tracks. We heeded almost none of them. The result is a pandemic on a scale never before seen in our lifetimes. In this captivating, authoritative, and eye-opening book, science journalist Debora MacKenzie lays out the full story of how and why it happened: the previous viruses that should have prepared us, the shocking public health failures that paved the way, the failure to contain the outbreak, and most importantly, what we must do to prevent future pandemics. Debora MacKenzie has been reporting on emerging diseases for more than three decades, and she draws on that experience to explain how COVID-19 went from a potentially manageable outbreak to a global pandemic. Offering a compelling history of the most significant recent outbreaks, including SARS, MERS, H1N1, Zika, and Ebola, she gives a crash course in Epidemiology 101--how viruses spread and how pandemics end—and outlines the lessons we failed to learn from each past crisis. In vivid detail, she takes us through the arrival and spread of COVID-19, making clear the steps that governments knew they could have taken to prevent or at least prepare for this. Looking forward, MacKenzie makes a bold, optimistic argument: this pandemic might finally galvanize the world to take viruses seriously. Fighting this pandemic and preventing the next one will take political action of all kinds, globally, from governments, the scientific community, and individuals—but it is possible. No one has yet brought together our knowledge of COVID-19 in a comprehensive, informative, and accessible way. But that story can already be told, and Debora MacKenzie's urgent telling is required reading for these times and beyond. It is too early to say where the COVID-19 pandemic will go, but it is past time to talk about what went wrong and how we can do better.
The Coming Plague
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Author : Laurie Garrett
language : en
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Release Date : 1994-10-31
The Coming Plague written by Laurie Garrett and has been published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-10-31 with Social Science categories.
A New York Times bestseller The definitive account of the infectious diseases threatening humanity by Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist Laurie Garrett "Prodigiously researched . . . A frightening vision of the future and a deeply unsettling one." —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times After decades spent assuming that the conquest of infectious disease was imminent, people on all continents now find themselves besieged by AIDS, drug-resistant tuberculosis, cholera that defies chlorine water treatment, and exotic viruses that can kill in a matter of hours. Relying on extensive interviews with leading experts in virology, molecular biology, disease ecology, and medicine, as well as field research in sub-Saharan Africa, Western Europe, Central America, and the United States, Laurie Garrett's The Coming Plague takes readers from the savannas of eastern Bolivia to the rain forests of the northern Democratic Republic of the Congo on a harrowing, fifty year journey through the history of our battles with microbes. This book is a work of investigative reportage like no other and a wake-up call to a world that has become complacent in the face of infectious disease—one that offers a sobering and prescient warning about the dangers of ignoring the coming plague.