The Invisible Invaders: The Story of the Emerging Age of Viruses

Peter Radetsky

ISBN 10: 0316732168 / ISBN 13: 9780316732161

Published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1991

About this Item

From Pasteur to AIDS, the author reports on how scientists and physicians have tracked down the viruses that plague us. 414 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Health::Medical; United States; Medicine & Health; ISBN: 0316732168. ISBN/EAN: 9780316732161. Inventory No: 232727. Seller Inventory # 232727

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Invisible Invaders: The Story of the ...

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, Boston

Publication Date: 1991

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

Exploring the world of viral research, the author discusses the scientist's competition to gain recognition for discoveries and introduces readers to leaders in the state of the art of viral research

From Library Journal:

For better or worse, we're stuck with viruses: they are ubiquitous, as old as any life form on the planet, and--other than humanity itself--perhaps the only agent posing a threat to our very existence. In the tradition of Paul De Kruif's classic Microbe Hunters (HBJ, 1926; 1966. pap. reprint.), Radetsky, a journalist, recounts how scientists and physicians have tracked down "this tiny, not-quite-alive-yet-not-entirely-dead substance" from Edward Jenner's smallpox vaccinations to today's research breakthroughs on AIDS. Drawing from personal interviews with scientists and from technical publications, Radetsky succeeds in his aim to inform and intrigue general readers while remaining "absolutely accurate in terms of the workings of these invisible invaders and the people who spend their lives dealing with them." This fascinating and important book is highly recommended for public and medical libraries.
- James Swanton, Albert Einstein Coll. of Medi cine Lib., New York
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