Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics

Peters, Marilee

ISBN 10: 1554516714 / ISBN 13: 9781554516711

Edité par Annick Press, 2014

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.13. N° de réf. du vendeur G1554516714I4N10

Synopsis :

Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases. Throughout history, more people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters. The courageous, trail-blazing defenders against these diseases faced a terrifying personal gamble. Often they were ignored, laughed at, or even fired from their jobs. But they kept hunting for answers, putting the pieces of the epidemic puzzle together. As they looked for clues to the origin of a disease, scientists searched for the unknown "patient zero"--the first person to have contracted it. Patient Zero brilliantly brings to life the main characters and events to tell the gripping tale of how each of seven diseases spread. The result is spine-chilling as Peters follows the scientists who solved the intricate mystery of the killer epidemics. Patient Zero reminds us that millions of people owe their lives to the work of these pioneer epidemiologists, work that continues to this day.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of ...
Éditeur : Annick Press
Date d'édition : 2014
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket