What''s Eating You? - People and Parasites

Zusatztext "Although this book serves up what can basically be described as 'Parasitology 101' for the masses, it is quite a feast with an incredible variety on the menu! It's 'full' (30 chapters) of parasites, from microscopic protistans to 12-m-long tapeworms. You're going to want to wash your hands before you eat (although you should already) and really do your homework before schlepping off overseas to try the local fare." ---Charles K. Blend, Journal of Parasitology Informationen zum Autor Eugene H. Kaplan is the Donald E. Axinn Endowed Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Conservation (emeritus) at Hofstra University. His many books include Sensuous Seas: Tales of a Marine Biologist (Princeton) and A Field Guide to Southeastern and Caribbean Seashores (Peterson Field Guides). Klappentext "Kaplan stimulates readers to further explore these exciting organisms. He does this by weaving personal stories of people and parasites with information about the organisms. His storytelling approach entices nonscientists to venture into the world of parasites and appreciate their importance. The author's sense of humor comes through on virtually every page."--Lillian F. Mayberry! University of Texas! El Paso Zusammenfassung Recounts the true and harrowing tales of the author's adventures with parasites, and in the process introduces readers to the intimately interwoven lives of host and parasite. This title leads readers on a journey into the bizarre yet oddly beautiful world of parasites.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Eugene Kaplan, Eugene H Kaplan, Eugene H. Kaplan, Kaplan Eugene H.
• Con la collaborazione di: Susan L. Kaplan (Illustrazione), Sandy Chichester Rivkin (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Princeton University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 04.04.2010
• EAN: 9780691141404
• ISBN: 978-0-691-14140-4
• Pagine: 312
• Serie: Princeton University Press
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Parasitology (non-medical), popular science, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology, MEDICAL / Parasitology, Biology, life sciences, Medical parasitology