The Secret Life of Germs. The Secret Life of Germs : Observations and Lessons from a Microbe Hunter

Tierno, Jr., Ph.D., Philip M.

ISBN 10: 0743421876 / ISBN 13: 9780743421874

Editore: Pocket Books, New York, 2001

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Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. xiv, 290 pages. The author cuts through the hype and germ paranoia to reveal what the greatest threats may be - and what we can do about them. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. Codice articolo 321421

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Titolo: The Secret Life of Germs. The Secret Life of...

Casa editrice: Pocket Books, New York

Data di pubblicazione: 2001

Legatura: Hardback

Condizione sovraccoperta: sovraccoperta

Edizione: 1st Edition.

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Riassunto:

Examines the threats caused by an exploding level of germ infections, from the common cold to flesh-eating bacteria; offers ways to protect against infection; and discusses the media, germ warfare, and the importance of germs.

L'autore:

Internationally known as the man who helped solve the mystery behind toxic shock syndrome, Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D., is the director of clinical microbiology and diagnostic immunology at New York University Medical Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center and a part-time associate professor in the departments of microbiology and pathology at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Tierno has published numerous papers on microbial ecology and environmental and medical microbiology in leading scientific and medical journals worldwide and has appeared on many national shows such as 20/20, Oprah, Dateline NBC, and PrimeTime. Dr. Tierno lives in New York City.