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Spillover: Animal Infections And The Next Human Pandemic
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A Booklist Top 10 Science Book Of 2012, A 2012 New York Times Book Review Notable Book, And A Daily Beast Top 11 Book Of 2012A Masterpiece Of Science Reporting That Tracks The Animal Origins Of Emerging Human Diseases. The Emergence Of Strange New Diseases Is A Frightening Problem That Seems To Be Getting Worse. In This Age Of Speedy Travel, It Threatens A Worldwide Pandemic. We Hear News Reports Of Ebola, Sars, Aids, And Something Called Hendra Killing Horses And People In Australiabut Those Reports Miss The Big Truth That Such Phenomena Are Part Of A Single Pattern. The Bugs That Transmit These Diseases Share One Thing: They Originate In Wild Animals And Pass To Humans By A Process Called Spillover. David Quammen Tracks This Subject Around The World. He Recounts Adventures In The Fieldnetting Bats In China, Trapping Monkeys In Bangladesh, Stalking Gorillas In The Congowith The Worlds Leading Disease Scientists. In Spillover Quammen Takes The Reader Along On This Astonishing Quest To Learn How, Where From, And Why These Diseases Emerge, And He Asks The Terrifying Question: What Might The Next Big One Be?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic'? A: The book explores the animal origins of emerging human diseases and the phenomenon of spillover, where diseases jump from animals to humans.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Spillover' is David Quammen, a renowned science writer and journalist.
- Q: What kind of diseases does the book discuss? A: The book discusses a range of diseases including Ebola, SARS, AIDS, and others, highlighting their connections to wildlife and spillover events.
- Q: Is 'Spillover' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, 'Spillover' is written for a general audience and presents complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner.
- Q: How many pages does 'Spillover' have? A: The book has a total of 587 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Spillover'? A: The book was published on January 1, 2012.
- Q: What is the binding style of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Does the book contain any illustrations or figures? A: While the book primarily focuses on text, it may contain some illustrations or figures that support the content.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Spillover'? A: The target audience includes readers interested in science, health, wildlife, and global pandemics.
- Q: Is 'Spillover' part of a series or a standalone book? A: 'Spillover' is a standalone book, although it may relate to themes explored in other works by the author.