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Early Praise for outbreak atlas
“The world needed this book…it will be incredibly thought provoking and illuminating, especially for those of us who aren’t experts in this space, but passionate about human health. And shouldn’t that be everyone?””
“Desperately needed topic – looking forward to reading!”
“Really looking forward to reading this”
Reviews
Reviews
“Outbreak Atlas is the book you want on your shelf if—or when—the next pandemic comes…The handbook they’ve written feels essential, even if it’s for a moment that many people might not want to think about right now.”
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“This is the book we have been waiting for. I have looked for books that combine the technical with all of the other real-life scenarios that we face in order to make decisions. From legal to logistical to environmental, all of these are considerations that you need to weigh when making decisions on what to do. An epidemic curve or a map of the distribution of cases is necessary but never enough. This excellent book brings it all together.”
Chikwe Ihekweazu, Assistant Director General at the World Health Organization (WHO), leading the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence.
“I have spent more than 50 years responding to or trying to prevent infectious disease outbreaks. One of the most astonishing things I learned is that without public will and public understanding, the top scientists can do very little. It is critical to bridge the gap of understanding between science and the general public and this book captures the complexity of outbreaks in a way that can be understood by all. To the experienced pandemic warrior, it provides a “refresher” course; to the student, it provides an all encompassing one-stop-shop resource; to the novice or the simply curious, a backstage look at “what it takes”. And to all, a source of immeasurable gratitude for the men and women who bravely fight the battles on our behalf”
Larry Brilliant, MD, MPH, FACPM
“The COVID-19 pandemic shed a spotlight on how inaccessible and downright confusing public health terminology can be to the general public, sowing distrust. It’s why this book is so timely, taking the reader through a living history of past and current outbreaks and the reasons why certain actions were taken to curb the spread of pathogens. There is no jargon here—the focus is on building a common understanding of how outbreaks accelerate and measures required to stop them. We live in an era of epidemics and pandemics—this is required reading for us all.”
Dr. Vin Gupta, physician and NBC News medical analyst
“Outbreak Atlas is a primer for lay epidemiologists and professionals alike. Dr. Rebecca Katz and Mackenzie S. Moore dig deep into the intricacies of outbreak management, offering transparency into the process. This compendium of epidemiological case investigations is an instant classic. Designed as a field guide for epidemiologists, it also provides a quick way to get public officials and the public up to speed. From understanding the basics of epidemiology to mastering the art of public communication during crises, this guide is indispensable. Dive in to be prepared for the next outbreak.”
Dr. Céline Gounder, physician and epidemiologist, Editor-at-Large for Public Health at KFF Health News, and CBS News Medical Contributor
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