How Contagion Works

Insights into Pandemic from Leading Italian Thinker

Written byPaolo Giordano

Narrated byDavid Thorpe, Paolo Giordano

Length1h07m

Release dateMarch 24, 2020

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics, Medical

Languageenglish

★★★★★ 5.0 (29 ratings)

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Author	Paolo Giordano
Narrator	David Thorpe, Paolo Giordano
Runtime	1h07m
Published	March 24, 2020
Rating	★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (29 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics, Medical, Science & Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Biological Sciences, Environment, Conservation, Nature & Ecology, Sports & Outdoors, Outdoors & Nature
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Dive into the complex dynamics of contagion in 'How Contagion Works,' narrated by both author Paolo Giordano and David Thorpe. This concise audiobook distills Giordano’s expertise as a physicist and novelist to offer profound insights on how diseases spread, making it essential for anyone seeking to understand the global impact of pandemics. The dual narration adds depth, with Giordano's measured tone providing technical clarity while Thorpe brings a more emotive touch, enhancing the overall listening experience.

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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Paolo Giordano’s voice is both calm and authoritative as he narrates his own work, which complements David Thorpe’s emotional delivery. The result is an audiobook that feels intimate yet expansive, covering topics from virology to sociology with clarity and precision. The pacing is brisk but not rushed, ensuring every detail of the pandemic's mechanics resonates clearly. One minor critique: while Giordano’s explanations are thorough, they occasionally feel dense for a casual listener. Nonetheless, 'How Contagion Works' stands out as an essential resource for professionals or anyone wanting to delve deeper into the science and sociology of contagions.

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