Pandemics - Epidemics in a Shrinking World (Electronic book text)

While avoiding an alarmist tone, this title explores the outcomes of several of the world's most devastating pandemics throughout history including influenza, smallpox, and HIV, paving the way for a discussion about the potential for a worldwide avian flu pandemic. The author outlines the dangers of mass transportation, hypothesizes about the potential outbreak of disease, and looks closely at methods to forestall its spread.