Biological Hazards
An Oryx Sourcebook
Published on 30. June 2002
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-1-57356-385-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
941 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57356-385-7 (9781573563857)
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JOAN R. CALLAHAN is the award-winning author of numerous biological journal papers, environmental science documents, science and engineering books, and magazine articles. She received her doctorate in zoology from the University of Arizona and has worked as a consultant and researcher, most recently with a grant from the USGS Biological Resources Division. Her latest book is Recent Advances and Issues in Environmental Science (Oryx Press, 2000).
Content
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