1996, ISBN: 9780809233908

Trade paperback, 244 p., New. No dust jacket as issued., Book Description Everything readers ever wanted to know about deadly viruses, killer parasites, flesh-eating microbes, and other l… Meer...

Trade paperback, 244 p., New. No dust jacket as issued., Book Description Everything readers ever wanted to know about deadly viruses, killer parasites, flesh-eating microbes, and other lifethreatening beasties but were afraid to ask What disease, known as "the White Death" has killed 2 billion people, and counting? What fatal disease lurks undetected in air conditioners and shower heads, waiting to become airborne? How lethal is the Ebola virus, and will there ever be a cure for it? How do you catch flesh-eating bacteria? Killer Germs takes readers on a fascinating (sometimes horrifying) journey into the amazing world of viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and worms and explores the roles they have played in shaping the course of human history. From biblical plagues, to the AIDS crisis, to supergerms of the future, this updated and revised edition of the original covers the whole gamut of diseases that have threatened humanity since its origins. It also includes a new chapter on the history of bioterrorism and the deplorable role it has played and is likely to play in the phenomenal diversity of diseases. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Ingram Since the beginning of time, diseases have plagued humankind. In their latest book, the authors examine havoc-wreaking diseases of the past and take readers into the fascinating world of germs, microbes, protozoa, and other unwelcome guests to answer seemingly unanswerable questions. Killer Germs is sure to entertain, enlighten, and maybe even frighten. From the Back Cover Discover the unseen assassins that plague humanity Until recently, most of us went about our daily lives with a false sense of public health security. Epidemics were a thing of the past, the AIDS crisis had diminished, and an annual vaccination kept the flu at bay. Then, in late 2001, all of those illusions of public health safety were suddenly shattered. A litany of terrifying images and events became all to familiar, from federal agents surreally swathed in biohazard suits to the daily..., [PU: Contemporary Books]<

1996, ISBN: 9780809233908

Trade paperback, New book, Ships From Canada. New. No dust jacket as issued. 244 p. Book Description Everything readers ever wanted to know about deadly viruses, killer parasites, flesh-e… Meer...

Trade paperback, New book, Ships From Canada. New. No dust jacket as issued. 244 p. Book Description Everything readers ever wanted to know about deadly viruses, killer parasites, flesh-eating microbes, and other lifethreatening beasties but were afraid to ask What disease, known as "'"the White Death"'" has killed 2 billion people, and counting? What fatal disease lurks undetected in air conditioners and shower heads, waiting to become airborne? How lethal is the Ebola virus, and will there ever be a cure for it? How do you catch flesh-eating bacteria? Killer Germs takes readers on a fascinating (sometimes horrifying) journey into the amazing world of viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and worms and explores the roles they have played in shaping the course of human history. From biblical plagues, to the AIDS crisis, to supergerms of the future, this updated and revised edition of the original covers the whole gamut of diseases that have threatened humanity since its origins. It also includes a new chapter on t. , [PU: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary]<

ISBN: 9780809233908

New. Ships From Canada. New. No dust jacket as issued. 244 p. Book Description Everything readers ever wanted to know about deadly viruses, killer parasites, flesh-eating microbes, and o… Meer...

New. Ships From Canada. New. No dust jacket as issued. 244 p. Book Description Everything readers ever wanted to know about deadly viruses, killer parasites, flesh-eating microbes, and other lifethreatening beasties but were afraid to ask What disease, known as "'"the White Death"'" has killed 2 billion people, and counting? What fatal disease lurks undetected in air conditioners and shower heads, waiting to become airborne? How lethal is the Ebola virus, and will there ever be a cure for it? How do you catch flesh-eating bacteria? Killer Germs takes readers on a fascinating (sometimes horrifying) journey into the amazing world of viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and worms and explores the roles they have played in shaping the course of human history. From biblical plagues, to the AIDS crisis, to supergerms of the future, this updated and revised edition of the original covers the whole gamut of diseases that have threatened humanity since its origins. It also includes a new chapter on t, 6<