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Seven modern plagues and how we are causing them / Mark Jerome Walters.
| Author/creator | Walters, Mark Jerome author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Washington : Island Press, 2004. |
| Description | xxvi, 236 pages ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | 7 modern plagues and how we are causing them |
| Variant title | Seven modern plagues |
| Variant title | 7 modern plagues |
| Abstract | "According to veterinarian and journalist Mark Walters, we are contributing to--if not overtly causing--some of the scariest epidemics of our time. Through human stories and cutting-edge science, Walters explores the origins of seven diseases: Mad Cow Disease, HIV/AIDS, Salmonella DT104, Lyme Disease, Hantavirus, West Nile, and new strains of flu. He shows that they originate from manipulation of the environment, from emitting carbon and clear-cutting forests to feeding naturally herbivorous cows "recycled animal protein." Readers will both learn how today's plagues first developed and discover patterns that could help prevent the diseases of tomorrow"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-226) and index. |
| Genre/form | Popular works. |
| LCCN | 2013031297 |
| ISBN | 9781610914659 (paperback : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 1610914651 (paperback : acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | RA649 .W26 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |