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Spike: The Virus vs. The People - the Inside Story
Spike: The Virus vs. The People - the Inside Story
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Jeremy Farrar, head of the Wellcome Trust, provides an inside story of the UK government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, challenging its claims to be following the science. Based on interviews with top scientists and political figures, the book sheds light on the government's handling of the crisis.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE PRIZE 2022
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2022
THE TIMES SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR
GUARDIAN BEST POLITICS BOOK OF THE YEAR
TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*
Revised and updated edition with new chapter reflecting on the impact of Covid-19 two years on, and what comes next*
Did the UK government really follow the science throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, as it claims?
As head of the Wellcome Trust, Jeremy Farrar was one of the first people in the world to hear about a mysterious new disease in China - and to learn it could readily spread between people.
A member of the SAGE emergency committee, Farrar was a key figure in both the UK and the World Health Organization at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic amid great uncertainty, fast-moving situations, and missed opportunities.
Spike is his widely acclaimed inside story.
His account casts light on the UK government's claims to be following the science and is informed not just by Farrar's views but by interviews with other top scientists and political figures.
With his unique perspective and access to key figures, Farrar provides a compelling and insightful account of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the world.
Whether you're a policymaker, scientist, or simply interested in understanding the challenges we face in the 21st century, Spike is a must-read for anyone seeking to stay informed and engaged.
*Revised and updated edition with new chapter reflecting on the impact of Covid-19 two years on, and what comes next*
Did the UK government really follow the science throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, as it claims?
As head of the Wellcome Trust, Jeremy Farrar was one of the first people in the world to hear about a mysterious new disease in China - and to learn it could readily spread between people.
A member of the SAGE emergency committee, Farrar was a key figure in both the UK and the World Health Organization at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic amid great uncertainty, fast-moving situations, and missed opportunities.
Spike is his widely acclaimed inside story.
His account casts light on the UK government's claims to be following the science and is informed not just by Farrar's views but by interviews with other top scientists and political figures.
With his unique perspective and access to key figures, Farrar provides a compelling and insightful account of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the world.
Whether you're a policymaker, scientist, or simply interested in understanding the challenges we face in the 21st century, Spike is a must-read for anyone seeking to stay informed and engaged.
Weight: 230g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788169233
Edition number: Main
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