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Biohazards: Humanity's Battle With Infectious Disease
Some of the most significant and potentially devastating dangers to human and animal life come from sources we cannot see without the help of microscopes. Viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms have been a troubling presence in the world probably from the time multicellular life first appeared. As part of the new Science and Technology in Focus series, Biohazards covers the history of how these extremely powerful microscopic invaders have plagued the human race and how humans have responded to these attacks. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this volume looks at the recent resurgence of diseases that were once thought vanished, such as tuberculosis and staphylococcus. It also explores the renewed threat of biological warfare in the form of bioterrorism following the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Using the most recent information available, Biohazards covers other important topics such as the recent anthrax scare, the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS, and the recurring outbreaks of extremely deadly diseases such as Ebola.
182 pages, Hardcover
First published February 28, 2006
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April 6, 2009
I know this is a book meant for children/young adolescents, but I really liked it. It was, due to intended audience, an incredibly easy read. It was also very helpful as a toe-in-the-pool resource; it gave me a basic introduction to diseases that I may want to look further into, and which ones I am not so interested in.
October 28, 2015
Its a really good book because not only humans are fighting global problems like wars and money but its about how diseases are changing on how humanity is facing this problem and how are they are going to fix this. plus this is actually gonna be a challenge to me because when I'm older I am also gonna be studying about diseases and how to stop infection and cure it.
October 28, 2013
Well written for the intended audience (high school/young adult).
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