Killer germs : microbes and diseases that threaten humanity / Barry E. Zimmerman, David J. Zimmerman...
Killer germs : microbes and diseases that threaten humanity / Barry E. Zimmerman, David J. Zimmerman...
Killer germs : microbes and diseases that threaten humanity / Barry E. Zimmerman, David J. Zimmerman.
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Publisher
Chicago : Contemporary Books, c2003.
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N616.9/26
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiii, 273 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
1. The Origin of Disease -- 2. Germs and Disease: A Brief History -- 3. Magic Bullets -- 4. The White Death -- 5. New Kids on the Block -- 6. The Virus -- 7. Emerging Viruses -- 8. Common Viruses That Kill -- 9. Parasites That Kill -- 10. AIDS -- 11. Bioterrorism.
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Publisher
Chicago : Contemporary Books, c2003.
Edition
Rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Illinois
Date Published
c2003.
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Summary
"From the bygone bubonic plague to the modern nightmare of Ebola, Killer Germs offers a fascinating examination of the horrors humanity has faced and the actions required to provide hope for the future."--BOOK JACKET.
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Killer germs : microbes and diseases that threaten humanity / Barry E. Zimmerman, David J. Zimmerman.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-259) and index.
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Date Copyright
c2003.
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N616.9/26
Record Identifier
74VveM0oW7ey
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VveM0oW7ey
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ISBN
0071409262 (alk. paper)
9780071409261 (alk. paper)
DDC
616.9
MMS ID
991017008359702626
