Download or read book COVID-19 and Other Pandemics written by Don Nardo and published by Referencepoint Press. This book was released on 2020 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most people today, the death and destruction brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented. But a look at the historical record tells a different story. Catastrophic pandemics have occurred throughout history--and many have resulted in economic, political, and cultural upheaval. This book examines pandemics through history and the changes they brought.