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Zusatztext "Parasites is a wonderful popular introduction to one of biology's most fascinating lifestyles." Informationen zum Autor Rosemary Drisdelle is a writer and a clinical parasitologist living in Nova Scotia. Klappentext "A very good read! Lots of parasite stories told in a compelling way."-Dickson Despommier! Emeritus Professor! Columbia University "In her newest book! Rosemary Drisdelle gives us a fresh and exciting spin on the past and current history of parasites; a far too often disdained and ignored presence among us. Drisdelle's anecdotes make one of society's most dreaded entities accessible as well as enjoyable. Parasites and its historical insights have the ability to change society's view of and response to parasites amongst us."-Richard Saffern! bedbug.com Zusammenfassung Hidden away within living tissues, parasites are all around us - and inside us. This book puts amoebae, roundworms, tapeworms, mites, and others at the center of the action as human cultures have evolved and declined. It shows their role in exploration, war, and even terrorist plots, often through an unpredictable ripple effect. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Author's Note Introduction 1. Ambush Parasites that have changed human history 2. Market of Peril Parasites versus food safety regulations-is anything safe to eat? 3. Drinking-Water Advisory How parasites get into our water and what we try to do about it 4. Illegal Aliens The unintentional but persistent global movement of parasites by humans 5. Parasites in Control As in science fiction! some parasites do take over their hosts 6. In the House of Mirrors Good! bad! and imaginary-the cultural meanings and practical uses of parasites! and the power of fear 7. The Parasite Felonies Criminals who cast their lot in with parasites 8. Emerging Parasites The ones that seem to come out of nowhere! and where they really come from 9. Parasite Extinction Can we ever get rid of these unwelcome guests? Epilogue Notes Selected Bibliography and Additional Reading Index ...
