Great Medical Discoveries - Tuberculosis - Hardcover

Stewart, Gail

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1560069317 ISBN 13: 9781560069317

Publisher: Lucent Books, 2002

Synopsis

The number-one killer among infectious diseases, tuberculosis was labeled a "global epidemic" by the World Health Organization in 1995. This book describes the factors in the resurgence of the disease; the areas and populations most at risk, and the discoveries contributing to its diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

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Review:

"Titles in this series chronicle medical discoveries that have affected us. The series does a good job of presenting the discoveries and discussing how they have changed society...These books, based on their format and bibliographies which offer further resources, are a good starting point for student research. Consider them if these topics are researched in your school."
-- Book Report (September 2002) (Book Report 20020901)

"These refreshingly readable yet thorough descriptions of important scientific developments relate procedures and principles in a clear and accurate manner."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20020501)

About this edition

• Publisher: Lucent Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1560069317
• ISBN 13: 9781560069317
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112