Bibliograph

Beasts of the earth, animals, humans, and disease, E. Fuller Torrey, Robert H. Yolken

Type

Label

Beasts of the earth, animals, humans, and disease, E. Fuller Torrey, Robert H. Yolken

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Beasts of the earth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

55228846

Responsibility statement

E. Fuller Torrey, Robert H. Yolken

Sub title

animals, humans, and disease

Table Of Contents

The smallest passengers on Noah's ark -- Heirloom infections: microbes before the advent of humans -- Humans as hunters: animal origins of bioterrorism -- Humans as farmers: microbes move into the home -- Humans as villagers: microbes in the promised land -- Humans as traders: microbes get passports -- Humans as pet-keepers: microbes move into the bedroom -- Humans as diners: mad cows and sane chickens -- Microbes from the modern food chain: lessons from SARS, influenza, and bird flu -- The coming plagues: lessons from AIDS, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease -- A four-footed viewof history

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