Pandemics and COVID-19

Pandemic preparedness, response, vaccines, and information about past pandemics

“Christian W. McMillen provides a concise yet comprehensive account of pandemics throughout human history, illustrating how pandemic disease has shaped history and, at the same time, social behavior has influenced pandemic disease.”

“...provides a "go-to" resource that systematically addresses dozens of diseases of the past as well as re-emergent or newly emerging pathogens that have the potential of becoming pandemics…”

"Confronted with pandemics, bioterrorism, and emerging infectious diseases, governments are transforming their security policies to include the proactive development, acquisition, stockpiling, and mass distribution of new pharmaceutical defenses..." (from Amazon)

Gives history of pandemics and their effects from several thousand years ago to present (2016)

“A medical historian narrates the last century of scientific struggle against an enduring enemy: deadly contagious disease…”

“…Explores the origins of epidemics, drawing parallels between the story of cholera-- one of history's most disruptive and deadly pathogens-- and the new pathogens that stalk humankind today.”

“…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.”

“Writers from around the world provide essays, stories, poems and artwork detailing the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“…a collection of essays, poems, and interviews to serve as a lifeline for negotiating how to connect and thrive during this stressful time of isolation as well as a historical perspective that will remain relevant for years to come…"

“…the author shares insider accounts that go behind the alarming headlines in the media. Meet the resourceful investigators and discover the truth behind actual cases and more….”

"The Economic Impact of COVID-19 studies how the pandemic and the fight against it affected every part of the economy, from individuals to huge corporations..." (From Amazon)

ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN E BOOK “Nobel Laureate Peter Doherty offers a level-headed guide to all aspects of pandemics-what they are, how they spread, and what we can do to prevent them”