People, parasites, and plowshares : learning from our body's most terrifying invaders
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Columbia University Press, [2013]
ISBN
9780231161947 (hardback), 0231161948 (hardback)
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Batavia Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction | 578.65 DES | On Shelf |
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Book
Physical Desc
xxi, 213 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [199]-201) and index.
Description
An account of the biology, behavior, and history of parasites, following the interplay between these fascinating life forms and human society over thousands of years. Despommier focuses on long-term host-parasite associations, which have evolved to avoid or even subvert the human immune system.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)
Despommier, D. D. (2013). People, parasites, and plowshares: learning from our body's most terrifying invaders. Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Despommier, Dickson D. 2013. People, Parasites, and Plowshares: Learning From Our Body's Most Terrifying Invaders. Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Despommier, Dickson D. People, Parasites, and Plowshares: Learning From Our Body's Most Terrifying Invaders. Columbia University Press, 2013.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)Despommier, D. D. (2013). People, parasites, and plowshares: learning from our body's most terrifying invaders. New York: Columbia University Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)Despommier, Dickson D. People, Parasites, and Plowshares: Learning From Our Body's Most Terrifying Invaders. Columbia University Press, 2013.
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