epidemiology

A propulsive nonfiction look at the elite squads of scientists, doctors, and infectious disease experts who guard the boundary between public health and pandemics and how they gather data via boots on the ground "shoe-leather epidemiology" in order to save lives.

"Epidemiologists, often called 'disease detectives,' have the benefit of advanced technologies to help them track infections. Scientists are able to uncover and understand the causes of disease, thereby saving untold millions of lives. [This book explores the topic of epidemiology]"--Provided by publisher.

The most devastating virus to affect humanity in a century, SARS-CoV-2 went from a curious new disease to a global pandemic within the span of weeks. The global system made it possible for COVID-19 to spread to nearly every country in the world within a month, at which point the virus devastated healthcare systems, paralyzed national economies, and contributed to social unrest and instability. Mask mandates, vaccination, and other issues relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic are explored in this book.

"COVID-19 caused the lockdowns of cities and countries around the world. Businesses closed. School and work were moved online. [This book] . . . examines the effects of the pandemic on everyday life"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the occurrence of disease on a global scale and explores the environmental, social, political, and economic implications of combating disease. Includes teacher notes.

Describes 50 outbreaks of disease throughout history. Also explains how and why these diseases spread and how humans tried to stop them.

After an extraterrestrial microbe nearly killed the human race decades ago, the Fairchild Air Force Base is waiting for the strain to reappear. With the project on the verge of shutting down, they have detected the signature of the deadly microparticle. The team from around the world is dispatched to contain and eliminate the threat. But this strain is growing and evolving.

Describes the skills necessary to pursue a career as an epidemiologist, and examines the type of work they do.

" ... traces the overlooked [Spanish flu] pandemic to reveal how the virus travelled across the globe, exposing mankind's vulnerability and putting our ingenuity to the test. [Discusses how] the Spanish flu dramatically disrupted--and often permanently altered--global politics, race relations and family structures, while spurring innovation in medicine, religion and the arts. [Argues] it was partly responsible ... for pushing India to independence, South Africa to apartheid and Switzerland to the brink of civil war ..."--OCLC.

"Covers the Zika outbreak that began in 2015, discusses the history of the virus and its discovery, examines how the virus spreads and how it affects the infected, and looks at how the medical community is fighting it"--Provided by publisher.