While the world has reeled in the wake of the global pandemic, you might be interested in reading a few educational materials related to the COVID 19 disease, understanding it, and how it has changed our culture. If you have questions about these e-book titles or any other book in our Gale Virtual Reference Library, please contact the librarians at Big Sandy.
The Origins and Spread of COVID-19 by
ISBN: 9781678200398
The new coronavirus that first surfaced in China rapidly spread to all corners of the world. In fits and starts, countries have struggled to contain the virus and the deadly illness it causes. Some have fared better than others. Those that enacted strict and consistent protocols had far different outcomes from those that relied on a patchwork of measures. This book looks at how different nations responded to the COVID-19 threat.
The Search for a COVID-19 Vaccine by
ISBN: 9781678200411
Medical researchers have worked tirelessly to develop--and distribute--a safe and effective vaccine to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a desperate world waited for a way to stop the spread and restore life to a semblance of normal, research took different tracks--some more traditional than others. This book examines the triumphs and pitfalls of some of the most prominent vaccine development efforts.
Health, Illness, and Death in the Time of COVID-19 by
ISBN: 9781678200350
Much about the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is still unknown. But researchers are learning more every day about how it kills, how it spreads, why certain groups are affected more than others, how it can be slowed, and how it can be stopped. These are the topics covered in Health, Illness, and Death in the Time of COVID-19.
ISBN: 9781678200770
As the coronavirus pandemic spread worldwide in 2020 and 2021, countries implemented various public health measures to slow the spread of the highly contagious virus. While these measures may have helped lessen infections, mental health experts warned of another looming crisis - the pandemic's mental health fallout. Throughout the pandemic, people have struggled with isolation, loss of income, grief, and fear, all of which have harmed mental health.
Epidemics and Pandemics: from Ancient Plagues to Modern-Day Threats [2 Volumes] by
ISBN: 9781440863790
From the Black Death that ravaged Europe in the 14th century to the influenza pandemic following World War I and the novel strain of coronavirus that made "social distancing" the new normal, wide-scale disease outbreaks have played an important role throughout human history. In addition to the toll they take on human lives, epidemics have spurred medical innovations, toppled governments, crippled economies, and led to cultural revolutions. Epidemics and Pandemics: From Ancient Plagues to Modern-Day Threats provides readers with a holistic view of the terrifying--and fascinating--topic of epidemics and pandemics. In Volume 1, readers will discover what an epidemic is, how it emerges and spreads, what diseases are most likely to become epidemics, and how disease outbreaks are tracked, prevented, and combatted. They will learn about the impacts of such modern factors as global air travel and antibiotic resistance, as well as the roles played by public health agencies and the media. Volume 2 offers detailed case studies that explore the course and lasting significance of individual epidemics and pandemics throughout history.