Centers For Disease Control And Prevention's History Revealed

Local author tells the story of public health agency using vintage images. End Quote

Atlanta, GA (1888PressRelease) February 05, 2015 - New from Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by local author Bob Kelley. The book is comprised of more than 200 vintage images that together tell the story of how the CDC is among the "first responders" to major natural and manmade tragedies such as Ebola outbreaks in Africa; Toxic Shock Syndrome; Hurricanes Sandy, Katrina and Hugo; and earthquakes all over the world. "Since 1946, CDC has utilized scientific and epidemiological expertise to help people around the world enjoy healthier, safer, longer lives," Kelley said.

The book sheds light on the agency's almost 70 years of being on the front lines for protecting the United States and the world, from threats to public health. "The primary purpose of this book is to educate people as to all of the aspects of daily life the CDC is involved in and not just the "go to" organization in times of emergency," the author stated, "I don't believe a lot of people realize just how much of an impact the CDC's work has made on everyday life and the many advances that we all take for granted today."

Highlights of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention include:
- Images of life before the CDC
- Insight into the role the CDC played in eradicating polio in the U.S., and fighting global diseases such as malaria, cholera, smallpox, measles, flu and guinea worm disease.

Images of how illustrators such as Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel) and Charles Schultz (Peanuts comic strip) played an important part of encouraging disease prevention.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America's people and places.

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Please join us for the following upcoming events and meet the author!
- Book Signing
Where: David J. Sencer CDC Museum
1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, 30329
When: Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 11:00am-1:00pm.

- Book Signing and Presentation
Where: Barnes & Noble at Emory University
1390 Oxford Road, Atlanta, GA 30322
When: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

- Book Signing and Presentation
Where: Barnes & Noble Perimeter
120 Perimeter Center West Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30346
When: Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

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