Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond
Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016288
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 19th-21st centuries
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond, Sonia Shah explores the origins and spread of infectious diseases, examining historical and modern pandemics. The book delves into the complex interplay between humans and pathogens, highlighting environmental, biological, and social factors that contribute to contagion, ultimately offering insights into preventing future outbreaks.
Informative
Mysterious
Unnerving
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Sonia Shah's Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond is praised for its thorough research and engaging storytelling, making complex scientific concepts accessible. Critics appreciate its historical context and contemporary relevance. However, some note its dense information may challenge general readers. Overall, it offers insightful perspectives on global health issues.
Who Should Read Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond?
A reader fascinated by epidemiology, public health, and historical accounts of disease outbreaks would enjoy Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond. Similar readers might appreciate Laurie Garrett’s The Coming Plague or Richard Preston’s The Hot Zone for their investigative and narrative styles.
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The author, Sonia Shah, is a noted science journalist who has written extensively on pandemics, with her investigative approach exploring how human behaviors contribute to and exacerbate disease spread.
The book was a finalist for the 2017 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Science & Technology, showcasing its impact and recognition in scientific literature.
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Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond emphasizes the importance of understanding historical pandemics to better prepare for future outbreaks.
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288
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 19th-21st centuries
2016
Adult
18+ years
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