Biohazards (Science and Technology in Focus)

Grady, Sean M

ISBN 10: 0816046875 / ISBN 13: 9780816046874

Published by Facts on File, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biohazards (Science and Technology in Focus)
• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816046875
• ISBN 13: 9780816046874
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 16 ounces

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Synopsis

Some of the most significant and potentially devastating dangers to human and animal life come from sources we cannot see without the help of microscopes. Viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms have been a troubling presence in the world probably from the time multicellular life first appeared.

As part of the Science and Technology in Focus series, Biohazards covers the history of how extremely powerful microscopic invaders have plagued the human race and how humans have responded to these attacks. Comprehensive and up to date, this volume looks at the recent resurgence of diseases that were once thought vanished, such as tuberculosis and staphylococcus. It also explores the renewed threat of biological warfare in the form of bioterrorism following the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Using the most recent information available, Biohazards covers other important topics such as the recent anthrax scare, the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS, and the recurring outbreaks of extremely deadly diseases such as Ebola.

Reviews

Grade 9 Up–This accessible work carefully examines the bacteria and viruses that make up a significant part of our world. The threat of bioterrorism; the risks of international travel; the spread, control, and treatment of such newly important diseases as anthrax, hantavirus, and HIV/AIDS, as well as historical ones like the Black Plague and smallpox, are clearly discussed. Black-and-white photos offer a variety of contemporary and historical images that include the Ebola virus, a photo of Louis Pasteur, and a polio patient in an iron lung. Thorough further reading and Web sites make this a first choice for research.–Eva Elisabeth VonAncken, Trinity-Pawling School, Pawling, NY
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