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In this time of rapid evolution, we offer a thoroughly updated and revised fourth edition of our book, "Public Health Law and Ethics: Power, Duty, Restraint" — defining the fields of public health law and ethics for a new generation.

With communities, states, and nations taking action to defend themselves from the most dangerous fast-moving pandemic in a century, we are reminded of the government's role in public health emergency preparedness and response. In this excerpt from Lawrence O. Gostin and Lindsay F. Wiley's Public Hea

In recent weeks, headlines and broadcasts have been dominated by news surrounding the outbreak of a dreadful new strain of coronavirus, officially designated as COVID-19.Originating in the Chinese city of Wuhan on December 31st, 2019, the virus has sparked global health advisories and concerns r