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Beasts of the earth animals, humans, and disease

Title
Beasts of the earth [electronic resource] : animals, humans, and disease / E. Fuller Torrey, Robert H. Yolken.
Author
Torrey, E. Fuller (Edwin Fuller), 1937-
Publication
New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2005.

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Additional Authors
Yolken, Robert H.
Description
1 online resource (xii, 191 p.) : ill.
Uniform Title
Beasts of the earth (Online)
Alternative Title
Beasts of the earth (Online)
Subject
Zoonoses > Popular works
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Contents
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.
LCCN
2004011751
OCLC
ssj0000109427
Author
Torrey, E. Fuller (Edwin Fuller), 1937-
Title
Beasts of the earth [electronic resource] : animals, humans, and disease / E. Fuller Torrey, Robert H. Yolken.
Imprint
New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2005.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Added Author
Yolken, Robert H.
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