Killer germs
microbes and diseases that threaten humanity
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Contributions
- Zimmerman, David J. - Contributor
Publication
1996 - Contemporary Books, Chicago, Ill, Illinois
Language
English
Word Count
61,000 words, Guess
Page Count
244 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivekillergermsmicro00zimm
- ISBN-100809233908
- ISBN-139780809233908
- Goodreads3879087
- Library of Congress Control Number95048235
Classifications
- DDC616/.01
- LCCRC113 .Z55 1996
Description
The book goes on a fascinating journey into the amazing world of viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and worms and explores the roles they have played in shaping the course of human history. From biblical plagues, to the AIDS crisis, to supergerms of the future, this updated and revised edition of the original covers the whole gamut of diseases that have threatened humanity since its origins. It also includes a new chapter on the history of bioterrorism and the deplorable role it has played and is likely to play in the phenomenal diversity of diseases.
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