'A book that couldn't be more timely, providing an accessible
introduction to epidemiology.' Kirkus A compelling and disquieting
journey through the history and science of epidemics. For centuries
mankind has waged war against the infections that, left untreated,
would have the power to wipe out communities, or even entire
populations. Yet for all our advanced scientific knowledge, only one
human disease - smallpox - has ever been eradicated globally. In
recent years, outbreaks of Ebola and Zika have provided vivid examples
of how difficult it is to contain an infection once it strikes, and
the panic that a rapidly spreading epidemic can ignite. But while we
chase the diseases we are already aware of, new ones are constantly
emerging, like the coronavirus that spread across the world in 2020.
At the same time, antimicrobial resistance is harnessing infections
that we once knew how to control, enabling them to thrive once more.
Meera Senthilingam presents a timely look at humanity's ongoing battle
against infection, examining the successes and failures of the past,
along with how we are confronting the challenges of today, and our
chances of eradicating disease in the future.
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ISBN
9781785785641
Publisert
2020
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Icon Books Ltd
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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