Why Aren't We Dead Yet?: The Curious Person’s Guide to the Immune System - Softcover

Ben-Barak, Idan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1947534378 ISBN 13: 9781947534377

Publisher: Scribe US, 2018

Synopsis

From highly respected microbiologist and the creator of the YouTube sensation “Dumb Ways to Die,” comes this exploration of the immune system, what keeps it running, and how germs are destroyed...

So how come we’re not dead yet? In this lively and accessible book, Idan Ben-Barak tells us why. He explores the immune system and what keeps it running, how germs are destroyed, and why we develop immunities to certain disease-causing agents. He also examines the role of antibiotics and vaccines, and looks at what the future holds for our collective chances of not being dead.

This is entertaining and thoughtful science writing to inspire the student interested in a career in medicine or immunology, or to inform the reader who just wants to understand more about their body while having a laugh along the way.

About this title

Book Description:

• Advance reader copies
• Outreach to popular science publications and websites
• Social media campaign

About the Author:

Idan Ben-Barak holds a BSc in medical science and an MSc in microbiology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a PhD in the history and philosophy of science at the University of Sydney, and a library diploma. His first book, Small Wonders: how microbes rule our world was published by Scribe and translated into five languages. It won the 2010 American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru SB&F (Science Books and Films) Prize for Excellence in Science Books, Young Adult category. He is the author of Do Not Lick This Book (Roaring Brook, June 2018), illustrated by the creator of the YouTube sensation Dumb Ways to Die.

About this edition

• Publisher: Scribe US
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1947534378
• ISBN 13: 9781947534377
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240