Pandemics

This title examines one of the world's critical issues, pandemics. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue leading up to its current and future impact on society. Various diseases, types of pandemics, and causes of pandemics are discussed in detail as well as the major issues associated with pandemics including transmission, fear, blame, preparedness, response and treatment, impact, and recovery. Also covered are response organizations such as the United Nations' World Health Organization and pandemics related to obesity, foodborne illness, and bioterrorism. Engaging text, informative sidebars, and color photographs present information realistically, leaving readers with a thorough, honest interpretation of pandemics. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Issues is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. This series examines some of the world's most critical contemporary social issues. Each book offers a historical background of the issue, leading up to its current and future impact on society. Also covered are efforts to combat the issue, including legislation and economic policy on a national and global level, as well as how economics, culture, and historical events affect each issue. Engaging text and color photographs present information realistically, leaving readers with a thorough, honest interpretation of each issue. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Essential Issues is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.