The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dangerous Diseases and Epidemics

by David Perlin and Ann Cohen

Book Overview

Presents information about the origins of infectious diseases; discusses protection and prevention of diseases and bioterrorism; and describes the nature of infectious organisms and how the body deals... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028643593
• ISBN13: 9780028643595
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Length: 315 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Relavent, informative and easy to understand!

From Anthrax to the West Nile Virus and all forms of common and uncommon diseases in between, Perlin and Cohen present this must have information in an easy to follow format. They deal clearly with such topics as current and horrifying as bioterrorism as well as the more common yet equally deadly hazards of under cooked chicken and beef. This book is an excellent source of practical information for families and belongs next to the aspirin and other medical supplies.

The Complete Idiot's Guide Dangerous Diseases and Epidemics

It is most appreciated what the authors did in putting such complex information in a format that is understandable for the average person. I think there is a great need for such a work. I wish the authors great success with this book and the ones to follow.

Extremely Valuable Reference

A great reference book --- concise and easily readable. It illuminates the diseases we most fear today and brings their backgrounds and transmission down to the layman's level. I especially like the anecdotes Dr. Perlin has inserted in individual chapters to help us better understand disease causes, transmission and effects. A must for the household library!

A Useful Source Of Information For Today's Troubled World

This book was extremely helpful in explaining the various diseases and infections we are all hearing so much about today. We are all frightened by this topic and Dr. Perlin's book covered these topics in a very clear and concise manner that anyone could understand. Knowledge is power and this book will help everyone who reads it to better understand the risks that lie ahead.

A good reference

I hope I never need the information in this book, but it is a good reference to have on hand. Everything from childhood diseases to food poisoning to anthrax is covered, in a way that is easy to understand. A useful resource for "regular people".