Biological Hazards An Oryx Sourcebook
Biological Hazards An Oryx Sourcebook by Joan R. Callahan, published by Bloomsbury Academic on June 30, 2002, is a comprehensive reference handbook that explores various biological threats, including anthrax, mad cow disease, and the West Nile virus. This 400-page edition provides readers with an overview of disease-causing viruses, harmful insects, poisonous plants, and other living threats to human life, presenting essential information on their nature and associated risks.
In this book, readers will find current scientific knowledge on preventive measures, costs, and outlooks related to biological hazards. Each chapter includes historical contexts and concludes with anecdotes that illustrate its major themes. Additional features such as primary source documents, statistical information, and a glossary enhance the resource’s utility for those interested in medical and public health topics. This edition serves as a valuable starting point for further study and research into the complexities of biological threats.
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Anthrax is only one of many biological threats. We read and hear about the others in the news: mad cow disease, shark attacks, killer bees, the West Nile virus, polluted wells-countless stories of biological hazards in the U.S. and around the world. This compact reference handbook covers everything from disease-causing viruses and bacteria, to harmful insects, poisonous plants, dangerous animals, and other types of living threats to human life. Readers will learn the nature of these hazards, the associated risks, and where to find information for further study and research.
In each category, the author presents the current scientific knowledge on causes, preventive measures, costs, outlook, and other topics of interest. Historical contexts are also provided. Every chapter ends with an anecdote illustrating its major themes. Primary source documents, statistical information, and a glossary are added features that make this resource the ideal starting point for anyone interested in biological hazards.
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