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Torrey, E. Fuller 1937-

Beasts of the earth animals, humans, and disease / [electronic resource] : E. Fuller Torrey, Robert H. Yolken. - New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2005. - xii, 191 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The smallest passengers on Noah's ark -- Heirloom infections: microbes before the advent of humans -- Humans as hunters: animal origins of bioterrorism -- Humans as farmers: microbes move into the home -- Humans as villagers: microbes in the promised land -- Humans as traders: microbes get passports -- Humans as pet-keepers: microbes move into the bedroom -- Humans as diners: mad cows and sane chickens -- Microbes from the modern food chain: lessons from SARS, influenza, and bird flu -- The coming plagues: lessons from AIDS, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease -- A four-footed viewof history.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2006.
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Subjects--Topical Terms:
Zoonoses--Popular works.

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Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: RA639 / .T676 2005eb

Dewey Class. No.: 616.9/59