Emerging Viruses (Paperback)

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"Should appeal to a wide readership. It should be read by those responsible for curriculum design for medical and public health schools, by all professional workers dealing with infectious diseases, by biomedical writers responsible for informing the public, and by those responsible for determining priorities for the funding of health programs and biomedical research and training." --The New England Journal of Medicine
"A fascinating and worrisome discussion....Due to the importance and general interest of the subject, readers at many levels of expertise will be fascinated by Emerging Viruses." --BioScience

Product Description

This book gained fame as the authoritative account of today's most feared potential health crisis: the outbreak of deadly new diseases caused by emerging viruses. The book lucidly details case histories and offers practical suggestions for the prevention of future epidemics. The contributors are leading authorities in their disciplines, and were selected both for their expert knowledge and for their ability to define and elucidate the fundamental issues. The book is highly accessible and has been written for a wide audience that includes virologists, public health authorities, medical anthropologists, evolutionary biologists, geneticists, infectious disease specialists, and social scientists interested in medical and health issues.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195104846
• ISBN-13: 978-0195104844
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #929,695 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars rare collection of experts in their respective fields, August 4, 2000

By	D. Lane (Paignton, Devon United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book presents different aspects of epidemiology, and virology in each of the chapters. The author and many contributors are THE best people in their field and this book offers a rare opportunity in that their comments are in one easily readable volume. I have spent much time looking for the same information presented here, my research always revealed that the contributors to this volume are the prominent figures for their respective chapters. An excellent book, great value for money

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very fascinating, have referred others to read as well., November 18, 1999

By	John Sauget (California) - See all my reviews

I finished reading this fascinating book, and I have highly recommend this book to some of my collegues in the biotech industry. Gives incredible insight for which many people would find interesting and thought provoking. Also, I would someday like to contact the author and compliment him and maybe ask one or two questions about the book.