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Pandemics deadly disease outbreaks / Michelle Denton.
| Author/creator | Denton, Michelle |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Lucent Press, [2020] |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Hot topics |
| Contents | Introduction: Microorganisms, friend and foe -- A history of infectious disease -- Pandemics in the modern era -- Fighting pandemics -- The threat of future pandemics -- The future of global health. |
| Abstract | "As the world becomes more connected, the threat of pandemics becomes more serious, and being informed about fast-spreading illnesses is more important now than ever before. This volume discusses global diseases of the past and present, how modern outbreaks are controlled and treated, and how doctors and scientists are working to prevent pandemics in the future. Detailed graphs, in-depth sidebars, full-color photographs, and annotated quotes from medical experts highlight important topics and encourage readers to expand their critical thinking skills as they learn about public health policy and the social impacts of infectious disease."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Denton, Michelle, author. Pandemics New York : Lucent Press, [2019] 9781534567597 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018048608 |
| ISBN | 9781534567603 (eBook) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |