Buch, Englisch, 280 Seiten, Cloth Over Boards, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 525 g
Buch, Englisch, 280 Seiten, Cloth Over Boards, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 525 g
ISBN: 978-0-520-25938-6
Verlag: University of California Press
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Author's Note
Introduction
1. Ambush
Parasites that have changed human history
2. Market of Peril
Parasites versus food safety regulations—is anything safe to eat?
3. Drinking-Water Advisory
How parasites get into our water and what we try to do about it
4. Illegal Aliens
The unintentional but persistent global movement of parasites by humans
5. Parasites in Control
As in science fiction, some parasites do take over their hosts
6. In the House of Mirrors
Good, bad, and imaginary—the cultural meanings and practical uses of parasites, and the power of fear
7. The Parasite Felonies
Criminals who cast their lot in with parasites
8. Emerging Parasites
The ones that seem to come out of nowhere, and where they really come from
9. Parasite Extinction
Can we ever get rid of these unwelcome guests?
Epilogue
Notes
Selected Bibliography and Additional Reading
Index