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Viral pandemics : (Record no. 34667)

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ISBN 9780367439651
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Classification number WC 100.
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Personal author Kavey, Rae-Ellen
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Title Viral pandemics :
Subtitle from smallpox to COVID-19
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Place of publication Abingdon :
Publisher Routledge,
Date 2021
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Physical description xiii, 374p.
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Abstract Written by a public health practitioner and a medical historian, Viral Pandemics explores the terrifying world of viruses as the cause of all acute pandemics since 1900, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The book illuminates the critical dual roles of viral biology and increasing global interconnectedness that have resulted in an escalating pandemic spiral. Viral Pandemics is the first book to focus exclusively on pandemics caused by viruses and the first to report the COVID-19 pandemic. In each chapter, the historiographic narrative follows the path of the virus from its original detection through its first appearance as the cause of disease, to its emergence as an explosive pandemic. Scientific information is presented in an accessible, straightforward style in compelling narratives that introduce the extraordinary universe of diverse, opportunistic viruses whose remarkable capacities make them formidable adversaries. The book makes it clear that global viral disease challenges are a persistent reality with the potential to cause catastrophic loss of life and major social and economic damage. A summary chapter draws together lessons learned and develops a proposed multidisciplinary global response. Viral Pandemics is the only book that provides a complete historical narrative focused on viral pandemics. This comprehensive survey is designed for students and scholars in biology, epidemiology, public health, global history and the history of medicine, as well as general readers interested in the science of pandemics.
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Subject term Virus diseases
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Subject term History of medicine
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Added personal author Kavey, Allison
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Withdrawn status Lost status Source of classification or shelving scheme Damaged status Not for loan Home library Current library Shelving location Date acquired Full call number Barcode Date last seen Price effective from Koha item type Total Checkouts
          Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves 05/11/2020 QW 160 KAV 17418 29/09/2022 29/09/2022 Book  
    National Library of Medicine     PRUH Education Centre Library PRUH Education Centre Library Shelves 23/04/2021 WC 100 B04826 23/04/2021 23/04/2021 Book  
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