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Ralph R. Frerichs - Deadly River: Cholera and Cover-Up in Post-Earthquake Haiti - 9781501702303 - V9781501702303
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Deadly River: Cholera and Cover-Up in Post-Earthquake Haiti

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Description for Deadly River: Cholera and Cover-Up in Post-Earthquake Haiti Hardback. Series: The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work. Num Pages: 320 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 4 maps, 1 charts. BIC Classification: 1KJH; JFFC; MBNH2; MJCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 571.

In October 2010, nine months after the massive earthquake that devastated Haiti, a second disaster began to unfold—soon to become the world's largest cholera epidemic in modern times. In a country that had never before reported cholera, the epidemic mysteriously and simultaneously appeared in river communities of central Haiti, eventually triggering nearly 800,000 cases and 9,000 deaths. What had caused the first cases of cholera in Haiti in recorded history? Who or what was the deadly agent of origin? Why did it explode in the agricultural-rich delta of the Artibonite River? When answers were few, rumors spread, causing social and ... Read more

In Deadly River, Ralph R. Frerichs tells the story of the epidemic, of a French disease detective determined to trace its origins so that he could help contain the spread and possibly eliminate the disease, and the political intrigue that has made that effort so difficult. The story involves political maneuvering by powerful organizations such as the United Nations and its peacekeeping troops in Haiti, as well as by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Frerichs explores a quest for scientific truth and dissects a scientific disagreement involving world-renowned cholera experts who find themselves embroiled in intellectual and political turmoil in a poverty-stricken country.

Frerichs's narrative highlights how the world's wealthy nations, nongovernmental agencies, and international institutions respond when their interests clash with the needs of the world's most vulnerable people. The story poses big social questions and offers insights not only on how to eliminate cholera in Haiti but also how nations, NGOs, and international organizations such as the UN and CDC deal with catastrophic infectious disease epidemics. Learn more at http://www.deadlyriver.com

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Ithaca, United States
ISBN
9781501702303
SKU
V9781501702303
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About Ralph R. Frerichs
Ralph R. Frerichs is Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology at UCLA.

Reviews for Deadly River: Cholera and Cover-Up in Post-Earthquake Haiti
All public health students should read this book for two reasons: first, for the in-depth story of the scientific investigation of the source of the epidemic; and second, for the story of the political resistance and barriers, both powerful and subtle,that Piarroux encountered.... The description of Piarroux's investigation is fascinating.
Laura Price
International Quarterly of Community Health Education ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Deadly River: Cholera and Cover-Up in Post-Earthquake Haiti


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