Tropical Medicine
Kevin M. Cahill
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Description for Tropical Medicine
Hardback. Having had the privilege of working throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as in the great medical centers of Europe and the United States, the author presents the essential details for understanding pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, therapy, and prevention of the major tropical diseases. Series: International Humanitarian Affairs. Num Pages: 322 pages, 42 b/w illus. BIC Classification: MMRT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 231 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
The history of tropical medicine is as dramatic as the story of humankind. It has its own myths and legends, including tales of epidemics that destroyed whole civilizations. Today, with silent stealth, tropical diseases still claim more lives than all the current wars combined. Having had the privilege of working throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as in the great medical centers of Europe and the United States, the author presents the details essential for understanding pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, therapy, and prevention of the major tropical diseases. The text, now in its eighth edition, has been used for ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
322
Condition
New
Series
International Humanitarian Affairs
Number of Pages
322
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780823240609
SKU
V9780823240609
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99-15
About Kevin M. Cahill
Kevin M. Cahill, M.D., (1936-2022) was University Professor and Director at the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs at Fordham University and the President of the Center for International Humanitarian Cooperation in New York City. He was also a Professor of Clinical Tropical Medicine and Molecular Parasitology at New York University and Director of the Tropical Disease Center at Lenox Hill ... Read more
Reviews for Tropical Medicine
"Diplomats who must deal with the after-effects of man-made and natural disasters are well aware that epidemic diseases flourish as societies collapse, and that more people usually die in such circumstances from preventable illnesses than from armed conflicts. This is an essential book for those who seek to restore peace and stability in war-torn and disaster areas. It considers the ... Read more