In the 1970s it seemed infectious diseases had been conquered, but today global epidemics seem to pose a new, more sinister, threat. This fascinating studyexplores these new infectious diseases, such as Swine Flu, SARS and AIDS, andthe re-emergence of old threats, and discusses their role in society. INDICE: 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
- ISBN: 978-0-230-22132-1
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 07/05/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés