Spillover animal infections and the next human pandemic / David Quammen.
| Author/creator | Quammen, David, 1948- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : W.W. Norton, ©2012. |
| Description | 587 pages : maps ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Animal infections and the next human pandemic |
| Contents | Pale horse -- Thirteen gorillas -- Everything comes from somewhere -- Dinner at the rat farm -- The deer, the parrot, and the kid next door -- Going viral -- Celestial hosts -- The chimp and the river-- It depends. |
| Abstract | Examines the emergence and causes of new diseases all over the world, describing a process called "spillover" where illness originates in wild animals before being passed to humans and discusses the potential for the next huge pandemic. |
| Local note | Laupus WC Contract Cataloging |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [531]-558) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012029300 |
| ISBN | 9780393066807 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 0393066800 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Popular Reading Collection | WC 950 Q1 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |