Emerging Epidemics The Menace of New Infections

Name: Emerging Epidemics The Menace of New Infections
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ISBN: 9780143117179

ISBN-10: 0143117173

ISBN-13: 9780143117179

Edition: 2010 (Revised)

Authors: Madeline Drexler

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As timely as it is urgent, the well-researched book from veteran science journalist Madeline Drexler delivers a compelling report about today's most ominous infections disease threats. Focusing on a different danger in each chapter-from the looming risk of lethal influenza to in-depth information on the public health perils posed by bioterrorism-Drexler takes readers straight to the front lines, where scientists are racing to catch nearly invisible adversaries superior in speed and guile. Drawing on a powerful combination of fresh research and surprising history, she warns us that the most ceaselessly creative bioterrorist is still Mother Nature, whose microbial operatives are all around…

Book details

List price: $17.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publication date: 12/23/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 5.25" wide x 7.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Disease in Disguise


Winged Victories


Food Fright


Superbugs


The Once and Future Pandemic


Infection Unmasked


Bioterror


Think Locally, Act Virally


Selected Bibliography


Index