Tuberculosis: The Greatest Story Never Told - The Search for the Cure and the New Global Threat
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (964 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1874082006 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 482 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The once and future scourge Because I grew up during a time when tuberculosis seem to have been (at least temporarily) conquered, I tended to think of it as a disease of the past, something that had slowly wasted away artists and languid ladies of society after many a year in a remote sanatorium, something almost romantic, more a relic of the nineteenth century than s. A great history on the fight against an infectious disease. N. Dilworth A fascinating book. Not only does it explore the history of the fight against tuberculosis, it brings the personalities that were instrumental in finding medications that killed the germ. This includes stories of incredible self-sacrifice and some ambition.. Well written patnpugs This is a great read. Mr. Ryan covers the history of this disease in a comprehensive and thoughtful manner.
A timely study recalls the effects of this devastating disease, which killed more than one billion people worldwide, examines the remarkable story of the dedicated doctors, chemists and bacteriologists who halted the course of this ferocious disease until the "old enemy" found a deadly ally in AIDS.
This book could help. -- John Keegan, The Daily Telegraph.. His book should be compulsory reading for those who ignorantly or dishonestly deny the power of science to contribute to human welfare. This (book) is just what is needed indeed fascinating The world is very short of people willing and able to help in the struggle against tuberculosis. -- Dr Jerome Groopman, Wall Street Journal.I read with absorbing interest, not only because the author tells the story well Much in this book testifies to the author's acute perception of the disease's nature. -- Anthony Daniels, The Sunday Telegraph.Dr Ryan's book is gratifying reading, written at the pace of a mystery thriller and styled as a psycho