Scourge - The Once and Future Threat of Smallpox

Klappentext A "Washington Post" Best Book of 2001, "Scourge" provides a definitive account of the dramatic story of smallpox by a leading expert on biological and chemical weapons. Includes a new Afterword about recent developments in bioterrorism and the threat of smallpox. "A concise, suspenseful, and scientifically accurate narrative. - The New York Times Book Review "Tucker describes the ravages caused by the disease and succinctly traces its role in history.... The book is difficult to put down." - Publishers Weekly" Zusammenfassung In this volume, Jonathan Tucker addresses the ever-growing concerns about the proliferation of the deadly smallpox virus and its use by terrorist organizations.

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan B Tucker, Jonathan B. Tucker, Tucker Jonathan B.
• Publisher: Grove/Atlantic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2000
• EAN: 9780802139399
• ISBN: 978-0-8021-3939-9
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Non-fiction book; Russia, HISTORY / Military / Biological & Chemical Warfare, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, History: specific events and topics, Medicolegal issues, Infectious and contagious diseases, Chemical and biological weapons, CULTURAL HERITAGE / Russian, MEDICAL / Military Medicine