Bibliograph

The end of epidemics, the looming threat to humanity and how to stop it, Jonathan D. Quick, MD, with Bronwyn Fryer

Type

Label

The end of epidemics, the looming threat to humanity and how to stop it, Jonathan D. Quick, MD, with Bronwyn Fryer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-274) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The end of epidemics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1001251208

Responsibility statement

Jonathan D. Quick, MD, with Bronwyn Fryer

Sub title

the looming threat to humanity and how to stop it

Summary

Outlines recommendations for preventing the next global pandemic, drawing on the examples of epidemics ranging from smallpox and AIDS to SARS and Ebola to outline specific measures for appropriate spending, communication, and innovation. --Publisher

Table Of Contents

Stop epidemics with the power of seven -- The bush-lessons from ebola, AIDS and zika -- The barn -- The triple threat : bioterror, bio-error and Dr. Frankenstein -- The costs of complacency -- Lead like the house is on fire -- Resilient systems, global security -- Active prevention, constant readiness -- Fatal fictions, timely truths -- Disruptive innovation, collaborative transformation -- Invest wisely, save lives -- Ring the alarm, rouse the leaders

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