Books : The Secret Life of Germs: What They Are, Why We Need Them, and How We Can Protect Ourselves Against Them
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by: Philip M., Ph.D. Tierno Jr.
List Price: $14.00Amazon.com's Price: $12.00 You Save: $2.00 (14%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.9041
EAN: 9780743421881
ISBN: 0743421884
Label: Atria
Manufacturer: Atria
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: January 01, 2004
Publisher: Atria
Sales Rank: 87437
Studio: Atria
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Product Description:
They're on everything we touch, eat, and breathe in -- on every inch of skin. And despite the advances of science, germs are challenging medicine in ways that were unimaginable ten years ago. No wonder the world is up in arms -- and using antibacterial soaps.
From the common cold, E. coli, and Lyme disease to encephalitis, mad cow disease, and flesh-eating bacteria, Tierno takes readers on a historical survey of the microscopic world. Rebuffing scare tactics behind recent 'germ events' Tierno explains how the recycling of matter is the key to life. Yes, he'll tell you why it's a good idea to clean children's toys, why those fluffy towels may not be so clean, and why you never want to buy a second-hand mattress, but he also reveals that there is a lot we can do to prevent germ-induced suffering. You'll never look at anything the same way again.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - lots of hand washing
Somewhat interesting and practical but none of the icky pictures and scary stories I was looking for. Lots of handwashing!!
Rating:  - Awful
I never received this book and I don't know how to get in touch with any other to get my money back.
Rating:  - Great, Informative and Fun
Not at all a dry, scientific read. You'll never look at New York city the same after reading this!
Rating: - Good PreMicrobio book
If you are worrying about taking Microbiology, read this book first. It explains Microbiology in understandable terms and also makes this subject quite interesting. When you finally take mirco, you will be ahead of the class
Rating: - Superficial Analysis
This book is good if you want to be warned over and over to wash your hands! If you are looking for the difference between viruses and bacteria, actual scientific references or interesting facts about how germs and bacteria live, reproduce and colonize us - look elsewhere. This book was too preachy and didn't have enough information for anyone with a genuine interest in biology, human physiology, or health.
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