Biological Hazards - An Oryx Sourcebook

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.

List of contents

Preface
Overview: The Nature of Hazards
Human Pathogens in Water
Human Pathogens in Food
Human Pathogens in Air
Human Pathogens Transmitted by Contact
Crop and Livestock Pathogens and Pests
Toxins and Allergens
Predators and Other Biological Hazards
Hazard and Controversy
Other Statistics and Primary Sources
Other Print Resources
Nonprint Resources
Organizations
Glossary
Index

About the author

Joan R. Callahan

Product details

• Authors: Joan Callahan, Callahan Joan R.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2002
• EAN: 9781573563857
• ISBN: 978-1-57356-385-7
• Series: Sourcebooks on Hazards and Disasters
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Pharmacy; HEALTH & FITNESS / General, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / General, MEDICAL / Public Health, MEDICAL / Toxicology, Family & health, Personal & public health, Medical toxicology, Family and health, Personal and public health / health education