Water and Sanitation-Related Diseases and the Environment: Challenges, Interventions, and Preventive Measures Contributor(s): Selendy, Janine M. H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1118148592 ISBN-13: 9781118148594 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $156.70 Product Type: Other - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Microbiology - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
Dewey: 363.739 |
LCCN: 2010039502 |
Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.91" W x 9.84" |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Written by authorities from various related specialties, this book presents the most complete treatment possible of the conditions responsible for water- and sanitation-related diseases, the pathogens and their biology, morbidity and mortality resulting from lack of safe water and sanitation, distribution of these diseases, and the conditions that must be met to reduce or eradicate them. Preventive measures and solutions are presented throughout. This book is an essential resource for all graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and professionals in infectious disease, public health and medicine, chemical and environmental engineering, and international affairs. Key features:
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