Includes bibliographical references (p. [289]-293) and index.
Note
"First published in the United States of America as Secret agents: the menace of emerging infections by Joseph Henry Press, an imprint of the National Academy Press, 2002"--T.p. verso.
Contents
Disease in disguise -- Winged victories -- Food fright -- Superbugs -- The once and future pandemic -- Infection unmasked -- Bioterror -- Think locally, act globally.
Summary
"As timely as it is urgent, this newly updated book from veteran science journalist Madeline Drexler delivers a compelling report about the world's most omnious infectious disease threats. Focusing on a different danger in each chapter--from the swine flu's sudden and alarming sweep across the globe to in-depth information on the public health perils posed by bioterrorism..."--P. [4] of cover.