Emerging Infectious Diseases and Society
ISBN-13:
9780230221321
Veröffentl:
2010
Erscheinungsdatum:
07.05.2010
Seiten:
191
Autor:
P. Washer
Gewicht:
431 g
Format:
231x157x20 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
In the 1970s it seemed infectious diseases had been conquered, but today global epidemics seem to pose a new, more sinister, threat. This fascinating study explores these new infectious diseases, such as Swine Flu, SARS and AIDS, and the re-emergence of old threats, and discusses their role in society.
A topical and fascinating study of new infectious diseases and society, such as swine flu and mad cow disease, and the re-emergence of old threats as viruses become immune to treatment
Factors in the Emergence of Infectious Diseases The Conquest of Infectious Disease AIDS and the End of the Golden Age of Medicine Modernity, Globalization and Emerging Infectious Diseases Mad Cows, Modern Plagues and Superbugs Dirt, Germs and the Immune System The Bioterrorism Myth Emerging Infectious Diseases, Security and Global Poverty References