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Seven Modern Plagues: and How We Are Causing Them,Used
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Epidemiologists are braced for the big one: the strain of flu that rivals the pandemic of 19181919, which killed at least 20 million people worldwide. In recent years, we have experienced scares with a host of new influenza viruses: bird flu, swine flu, Spanish flu, Hong Kong flu, H5N1, and most recently, H5N7. While these diseases appear to emerge from thin air, in fact, human activity is driving them. And the problem is not just flu, but a series of rapidly evolving and dangerous modern plagues.According to veterinarian and journalist Mark Walters, we are contributing toif not overtly causingsome of the scariest epidemics of our time. Through human stories and cuttingedge science, Walters explores the origins of seven diseases: mad cow disease, HIV/AIDS, Salmonella DT104, Lyme disease, hantavirus, West Nile, and new strains of flu. He shows that they originate from manipulation of the environment, from emitting carbon and clearcutting forests to feeding naturally herbivorous cows 'recycled animal protein.'Since Walters first drew attention to these 'ecodemics' in 2003 with the publication of Six Modern Plagues, much has been learned about how they developed. In this new, fully updated edition, the author presents research that precisely pinpoints the origins of HIV, confirms the link between forest fragmentation and increased risk of Lyme disease, and expands knowledge of the ecology of West Nile virus.He also explores developments in emerging diseases, including a new chapter on flu, examining the first influenza pandemic since the Hong Kong flu of 1968; a new tickborne infection in the MidWest; a second novel bird flu in China; and yet a new SARSlike virus in the Middle East.Readers will not only learn how these diseases emerged but the conditions that make future pandemics more likely. This knowledge is critical in order to prevent the next modern plague.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Seven Modern Plagues'? A: The book examines how human activities are contributing to the emergence and spread of modern diseases, referred to as 'ecodemics', and explores the origins of seven notable diseases.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Seven Modern Plagues'? A: The author is Mark Jerome Walters, a veterinarian and journalist known for his work in environmental health.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of 'Seven Modern Plagues'.
- Q: What are some diseases discussed in the book? A: The book discusses diseases such as mad cow disease, HIV/AIDS, Salmonella DT104, Lyme disease, hantavirus, West Nile virus, and various strains of flu.
- Q: Is 'Seven Modern Plagues' suitable for readers with no background in epidemiology? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for general readers interested in understanding modern health issues.
- Q: When was 'Seven Modern Plagues' published? A: The book was published on February 19, 2014.
- Q: What topics are covered in the new chapter of the book? A: The new chapter covers developments in emerging diseases, including a new tick-borne infection, a novel bird flu in China, and a SARS-like virus in the Middle East.
- Q: What category does 'Seven Modern Plagues' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Environmental Economics.
- Q: Is the book available in formats other than paperback? A: The provided details indicate that this book is available in paperback format; other formats are not specified.