This book tells the story of seven tiny microbes that altered forever the course of human history. Smallpox, leprosy, plague, tuberculosis, malaria, cholera, and AIDS have aroused terror wherever thay have appeared, terror that has inspired acts of incredible courage and horrible cruelty. With compassion and an eye for detail, Jeanette Farrell writes of societies in turmoil and of committed searches for cures, of gruesome, misguided treatments and of the triumph of the human spirit. Illustrated with over fifty reproductions ...
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This book tells the story of seven tiny microbes that altered forever the course of human history. Smallpox, leprosy, plague, tuberculosis, malaria, cholera, and AIDS have aroused terror wherever thay have appeared, terror that has inspired acts of incredible courage and horrible cruelty. With compassion and an eye for detail, Jeanette Farrell writes of societies in turmoil and of committed searches for cures, of gruesome, misguided treatments and of the triumph of the human spirit. Illustrated with over fifty reproductions of photographs, newspaper cartoons, and public health posters, "Invisible Enemies" is an intriguing mix of biology and history with a worldwide scope.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jack in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Medicine; ISBN: 0374336377. ISBN/EAN: 9780374336370. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 22921.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. AU3-An 8th printing hardcover book signed by the author in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has wrinkling and a few tears on some edges and corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. Book has remainder mark on the bottom page edges and light shelf wear. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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