Federal Body Snatchers and the New Guinea Virus: Tales of People, Parasites, and Politics

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The book explores the evolution of global health crises over the past two decades, beginning with the AIDS epidemic and extending to emerging pathogens like the West Nile Virus. It addresses the plight of neglected diseases in the Third World, highlighting issues such as patent laws, the impact of global warming on epidemics, and the disconnect between clinicians and public health professionals. Additionally, it delves into the looming threat of bioterrorism, providing a comprehensive analysis of the moral and legal challenges facing biomedical science today.