The wisdom of plagues : lessons from 25 years of covering pandemics
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New York : Simon & Schuster, 2024.
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First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
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xii, 368 pages ; 24 cm
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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2024.
Format
Book
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"For millions of Americans, Donald McNeil was a comforting voice when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out. He was a regular reporter on the New York Times's popular podcast The Daily and told listeners early on to prepare for the worst. Over they years, he'd covered AIDS, Ebola, influenza, malaria, MERS, SARS, tuberculosis, and Zika, and he quickly realized that an obscure virus in Wuhan, China, was destined to grow into a global pandemic rivaling the 1918 Spanish flu. Many science reporters understand the basics of diseases--the way a virus mutates, for example, or what goes into making a vaccine. But few understand the psychology of how small outbreaks turn into pandemics, why people refuse to believe they're at rick, or why they reject protective measures like quarantine or vaccines. By the time McNeil wrote his last New York Times stories, he had not lost his compassion--but he had grown far more stonehearted about how governments should react. While every epidemic is different, failure is the one constant. In The Wisdom of Plagues, McNeil offers tough, prescriptive advice on what we can do to improve global health and be better prepared for the inevitable next pandemic."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McNeil, D. G. (2024). The wisdom of plagues: lessons from 25 years of covering pandemics (First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.). Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McNeil, Donald G.. 2024. The Wisdom of Plagues: Lessons From 25 Years of Covering Pandemics. Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McNeil, Donald G.. The Wisdom of Plagues: Lessons From 25 Years of Covering Pandemics Simon & Schuster, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McNeil, Donald G.. The Wisdom of Plagues: Lessons From 25 Years of Covering Pandemics First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition., Simon & Schuster, 2024.
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