In the 1970s it seemed infectious diseases had been conquered, but today global epidemics seem to pose a new, more sinister, threat. This fascinating study explores these new infectious diseases, such as Swine Flu, SARS and AIDS, and the re-emergence of old threats, and discusses their role in society.



Autorentext
PETER WASHER has taught at University College, London and Imperial College, London, UK. His research interests are in representations of infectious diseases. He is editor of Clinical Communication Skills (Oxford University Press).

Inhalt
Factors in the Emergence of Infectious Diseases The Conquest of Infectious Disease AIDS and the End of the Golden Age of Medicine Modernity, Globalization and Emerging Infectious Diseases Mad Cows, Modern Plagues and Superbugs Dirt, Germs and the Immune System The Bioterrorism Myth Emerging Infectious Diseases, Security and Global Poverty References
Titel
Emerging Infectious Diseases and Society
EAN
9780230277182
ISBN
978-0-230-27718-2
Format
E-Book (pdf)
Veröffentlichung
07.05.2010
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Wasserzeichen
Dateigrösse
1 MB
Anzahl Seiten
191
Jahr
2010
Untertitel
Englisch