{"product_id":"biological-hazards-joan-callahan-9781573563857","title":"Biological Hazards: An Oryx Sourcebook","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthrax is only one of many biological threats. We read and hear about the others in the news: mad cow disease, shark attacks, killer bees, the West Nile virus, polluted wells-countless stories of biological hazards in the U.S. and around the world. This compact reference handbook covers everything from disease-causing viruses and bacteria, to harmful insects, poisonous plants, dangerous animals, and other types of living threats to human life. Readers will learn the nature of these hazards, the associated risks, and where to find information for further study and research. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn each category, the author presents the current scientific knowledge on causes, preventive measures, costs, outlook, and other topics of interest. Historical contexts are also provided. Every chapter ends with an anecdote illustrating its major themes. Primary source documents, statistical information, and a glossary are added features that make this resource the ideal starting point for anyone interested in biological hazards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joan Callahan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1573563854\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781573563857\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.30h x 7.08w x 1.03d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2002 pg. 696\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2003 pg. 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2003 pg. 619\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2003 pg. 697","brand":"Joan Callahan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45896853127423,"sku":"9781573563857","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a098665c-841f-4871-b56a-5960ecc154ee.jpg?v=1721372499","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/biological-hazards-joan-callahan-9781573563857","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}