On pandemics : deadly diseases from bubonic plague to coronavirus
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Vancouver ; Greystone Books, 2020.
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Second edition.
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Published
Vancouver ; Greystone Books, 2020.
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Second edition.
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262 pages ; 23 cm.
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English

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Originally published as: The chickens fight back : pandemic panics and deadly diseases that jump from animals to humans / David Waltner-Toews. Greystone Books : Vancouver, ©2007.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"Authored by a leading epidemiologist, this engrossing book answers our questions about animal diseases that jump to humans--called zoonoses--including what attracts them to humans, why they have become more common in recent history, and how we can keep them at bay. Almost all pandemics and epidemics have been caused by diseases that come to us from animals, including SARS, Ebola, and--now--Covid-19. Epidemiologist, veterinarian, and ecosystem health specialist, David Waltner-Toews, gathers the latest research to profile dozens of illnesses in On Pandemics. Chapters are broken into short, dynamic explainers, each one tackling a different disease. Readers will discover: -Why zoonotic diseases jump from animals to humans--and why some decide to stick around for good.-How governments have responded to pandemics and epidemics throughout history, for better or for worse.-The role of climate change, industrialized farming, cultural practices, biodiversity loss, and globalization in making these diseases not only possible, but inevitable outcomes of our modern lifestyles. Coronaviruses, such as those that cause SARS and Covid-19, have made bats their home for centuries. Until SARS came along, we didn't know they were there, nor do we know how many other death-dealing viruses might be living undetected in wildlife. On Pandemics shows the greater impact of animal-borne diseases on our world, and encourages us to re-examine our role in pandemics, if not for our own health, then for the health of our planet. Published originally in 2007 as The Chickens Fight Back: Pandemic Panics and Deadly Diseases that Jump from Animals to Humans, this book has been updated in light of the COVID-19 pandemic."--,Provided by publisher.
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Issued also in electronic format.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Waltner-Toews, D. (2020). On pandemics: deadly diseases from bubonic plague to coronavirus (Second edition.). Greystone Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Waltner-Toews, David, 1948-. 2020. On Pandemics: Deadly Diseases From Bubonic Plague to Coronavirus. Greystone Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Waltner-Toews, David, 1948-. On Pandemics: Deadly Diseases From Bubonic Plague to Coronavirus Greystone Books, 2020.

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Waltner-Toews, David. On Pandemics: Deadly Diseases From Bubonic Plague to Coronavirus Second edition., Greystone Books, 2020.

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