Don't Touch That Doorknob!: How Germs Can Zap You and How You Can Zap Back [Paperback]

Jack Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001

In this eye-opening guide to invisible foes everywhere, a microbiologist and germ-fighting expert gives readers practical advice on how to lessen their risk of infection.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A practical guide on mankind's microscopic nemesis-the germ." -- -Charlotte Bell, M.D., associate professor, Yale University School of Medicine

"Offers advice on how to protect oneself from the most frequently encountered and infectious diseases." -- -Peter H. Gilligan, Ph.D., professor of microbiology and immunology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

About the Author

Dr. Brown has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses at the University of Kansas for 23 years. As is evident in this book, he has become an expert at breaking down complex scientific data into easy-to-understand language and concepts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1 edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446676349
• ISBN-13: 978-0446676342
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.9 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #952,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference!, October 11, 2001

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Kelly Smith (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Touch That Doorknob!: How Germs Can Zap You and How You Can Zap Back (Paperback)

In the wake of so much information circulating on Anthrax and other forms of Bio-Terrorism Dr. Brown's new book is both accessible and informative. Without being over-the-top about the threat of harmful germs, Dr. Brown's advice is realistic and his topics are relevant and carefully chosen.
I highly recommend this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Touch That Doorknob!, April 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Don't Touch That Doorknob!: How Germs Can Zap You and How You Can Zap Back (Paperback)

This is the perfect book for those of us non-microbiologists out there. It explains in an easy to understand manner, what's worth worrying about, what's not and how to prevent future concerns. It doesn't serve to scare but rather to inform. Its layout serves as an easy reference guide to many of the questions and concerns that most all of us have in regards to the little "bugs" hiding in dark corners of our homes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide to good and bad germs, October 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Don't Touch That Doorknob!: How Germs Can Zap You and How You Can Zap Back (Paperback)

I always kind of wondered what kind of germs were on my hands and when I washed them, what was killed. Now I know. I also know every potential germ in my path. Dr. Brown writing is really accessible.