Inside the outbreaks book

Nevertheless, inside the outbreaks is a fascinating overview of americas dauntless medical detectives practicing their arcane art in some really hellish corners of the world. Apr 01, 2010 inside the outbreaks takes readers on a riveting journey through the history of this remarkable organization, following epidemic intelligence service officers on their globetrotting quest to eliminate the most lethal and widespread threats to the worlds health. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service houghton mifflin harcourt, 2010. Inside the outbreaks the elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service book. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service mark pendergrast, author. Inside the outbreaks is a good overview of the eis. This book was published in 2010, and regarding measles at least, it is slightly outofdate. Inside the outbreaks takes readers on a riveting journey through the history of this remarkable organization, following epidemic intelligence service officers on their globetrotting quest to eliminate the most lethal and widespread threats to the worlds health. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service come on over and join in. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read inside the outbreaks. To kick off this book club discussion of inside the outbreaks, i thought i would explain briefly how i came to write the book and then suggest some possible topics for. One of my favorites is healthconscious sprout eaters, which describes outbreaks with salmonella or e.

A history of the human love affair with reflection, 2003, etc. We learn about the many public health initiatives the eis officers began or conducted, and the various scientific, cultural, and political issues they ran into along the way. In this book, mark pendergrast, a journalist by training, tries to present a comprehensive history of the epidemic intelligence service eis. The book is a valuable addition to the everlengthier literature on epidemics. Inside the outbreaks is a good read for the public health audience, those engaged in health policy, and the general public. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence. Langmuirs boys, covering the inception of the program through 1970. There isnt a great deal of detail about individual outbreaks each gets between half a page and two pages, generally but together it paints a very clear picture of what the eis has dealt with. The sprouts, consumed uncooked, are difficult to sterilize. Jan 01, 2010 inside the outbreaks is an informative read that provides detail on dozens of investigations into outbreaks large and the book follows the agency from its earliest inception to its latest cases. Since its founding in 1951, the epidemic intelligence service has waged war on every imaginable ailment. Apr 05, 2020 an unusual bestseller has popped up on amazon.

So the book is an inspiring collection of tales from the public health front line. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service by pendergrast mark 201004 hardcover. Mark pendergrast thoroughly explores this history in his book, inside the outbreaks. Videos taken by mark pendergrast while researching his book, inside the outbreaks, in a village in niger in west africa. Inside the outbreaks soberly reminds us that regulatory outcomes do not necessarily follow public health discoveries or even the agendas that emerge from such discoveries. For those panicked or puzzled by the current pandemic, a handy look at the evolution of infectious diseases and their cures.

Inside the outbreaks tells a reallife medical detective. There are so many riveting stories in inside the outbreaks that i had difficulty identifying one that conveyed the books atmosphere. The scienceblogs book club has come back to life, and is now featuring mark pendergrasts inside the outbreaks. Inside the outbreaks book the seattle public library. Apr, 2010 an amazon exclusive essay by mark pendergrast, author of inside the outbreaks. He discusses the process of writing his newest book, inside the outbreaks, which is a history of the epidemic intelligence service, the. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service reprint by pendergrast, mark isbn. Inside the outbreaks book hillsborough county public. Inside the outbreaks by mark pendergrast overdrive rakuten. Eis veterans have gone on to become leaders in the world of public health in organizations such as the world health organization. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service by mark pendergrast. Measles has come roaring back thanks to an unforgivable lapse in vaccinations. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service. Coronaviruses have been with us for a very long time, but the one that first captured the worlds attention emerged only two decades ago, when severe acute respiratory syndrome spread out of hong kong to 32 countries, eventually killing some 810 people over its five.

I first heard about the epidemic intelligence service when an old high school friend, andy vernon, emailed me in 2004 to say that he thought i should write a history of the eis. Mark pendergrasts introductory post is well worth a read. Inside the outbreaks is an informative read that provides detail on dozens of investigations into outbreaks large and the book follows the agency from its earliest inception to its latest cases. Brooklyn public library catalog inside the outbreaks. Inside the outbreaks takes readers on a riveting journey through the history of this remarkable organization, following epidemic intelligence service officers on. Inside the outbreaks tells the story of the eis and of the men and women who served as investigators in its ranks and helped bring about some of the biggest medical triumphs of the last. Buy a cheap copy of inside the outbreaks book by mark pendergrast.

The scienceblogs book club continues the discussion on mark pendergrasts inside the outbreaks. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service by pendergrast mark 201004 hardcover on. An amazon exclusive essay by mark pendergrast, author of inside the outbreaks. The book describes the history of the eis in 3 segments, including the grand adventures of dr. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service ebook written by mark pendergrast. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service mark pendergrast houghton mif. Inside the outbreaks is a good read for the public health audience, those. Mark pendergrast a history of the elite medical corps at the forefront of the worlds most dangerous epidemics cites their victories over such diseases as polio, cholera, and smallpox. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intellige. An impressive, occasionally aweinspiring narrative. Whole books could be and have been written about an outbreak that gets a paragraph or two in this book. When an epidemic hits, the eis will be there to crack the case, however mysterious or deadly, saving countless lives in the process.

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At first the children surrounding him are shy, but once the ice is broken. Jun 23, 2010 videos taken by mark pendergrast while researching his book, inside the outbreaks, in a village in niger in west africa. He successfully tells the stories of the elite group, but in attempting to cover so many of the outbreaks in which they have been involved, he loses the essence of their story. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service houghton.

We learn about the many public health initiatives the eis officers began or conducted, and the various scientific, cultural, and political issues. Most chapters offer multiple brief, but fascinating accounts of. Inside the outbreaks is a rare book of medical history an intriguing and entirely original account of the epidemic intelligence service, the medical detectives who track down and identify the lethal health threats that plague the united states and the larger world, from aids, polio and swine flu, on the one hand, to bogus drugs. The elite medical detectives of the epidemic intelligence service author. Mark has also written a childrens book, jack and the bean soup, with illustrations by robert waldo brunelle jr, which he is selfpublishing. Product description since its founding in 1951, the epidemic intelligence service has waged war on every imaginable ailment. Inside the outbreaks takes readers on a riveting journey through the history of this remarkable organization, following eis officers on their globetrotting quest to eliminate the most lethal and widespread threats to the world s health. Since its founding in 1951, the epidemic intelligence service. Beginning with the inception of the eis by alexander. Apr 07, 2020 for those panicked or puzzled by the current pandemic, a handy look at the evolution of infectious diseases and their cures. Aug 02, 2010 there are so many riveting stories in inside the outbreaks that i had difficulty identifying one that conveyed the books atmosphere. Certainly, one of the best uses of this book will be to inspire young people thinking about a career in public health but being put off by dull lectures on epidemiology and statistics and talk of administrative medicine.