In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in the USA, the western world had to deal with a new threat: bioterrorism. In October 2001, a series of anthrax attacks through the postal system caused chaos and fear. But there was a far greater danger that had government security advisers around the world even more alarmed: smallpox. In his terrifying account of what happened, and what could still happen, Richard Preston reveals the true horror faced by victims of smallpox, raises serious questions about what happened to the ...
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In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in the USA, the western world had to deal with a new threat: bioterrorism. In October 2001, a series of anthrax attacks through the postal system caused chaos and fear. But there was a far greater danger that had government security advisers around the world even more alarmed: smallpox. In his terrifying account of what happened, and what could still happen, Richard Preston reveals the true horror faced by victims of smallpox, raises serious questions about what happened to the smallpox viruses that were kept in storage after the disease was 'eradicated' in 1979, and shows just how easy it would be to create new strains of smallpox that would be able to overcome any vaccination, leaving the population defenceless.
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Very Good. 8vo. 310pp, index, glosssary. Trade paperback. Minor edge wear to cover. The work of Peter Jahrling and the search for a drug that will take on smallpox--and win.
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Good in None Issued jacket. 310 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear and an inscription on inside back page present, but still a presentable copy. Soon After 9/11, The Western World Was Suddenly Faced With The Reality Of An Even Greater Threat: Bioterrorism. The Deadly Anthrax Attacks Of October 2001 Focused Attention On 'hot' Agents And On The Scientists Working To Protect Civilians Against Biological Weapons.
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Very Good in None Issued jacket. 310 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. The only exception is a small inscription to the inside page. Soon After 9/11, The Western World Was Suddenly Faced With The Reality Of An Even Greater Threat: Bioterrorism. The Deadly Anthrax Attacks Of October 2001 Focused Attention On 'hot' Agents And On The Scientists Working To Protect Civilians Against Biological Weapons.