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Drisdelle, Rosemary, 1959-

Parasites : tales of humanity's most unwelcome guests / Rosemary Drisdelle. - Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2010. - xv, 258 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Ambush : parasites that have changed human history -- Market of peril : parasites versus food safety regulations--is anything safe to eat? -- Drinking-water advisory : how parasites get into our water and what we try to do about it -- Illegal aliens : the unintentional but persistent global movement of parasites by humans -- Parasites in control : as in science fiction, some parasites do take over their hosts -- In the house of mirrors : good, bad, and imaginary--the cultural meanings and practical uses of parasites, and the power of fear -- The parasite felonies : criminals who cast their lot in with parasites -- Emerging parasites : the ones that seem to come out of nowhere, and where they really come from -- Parasite extinction : can we ever get rid of these unwelcome guests?

The evolution and life history of parasites, their role in shaping human history, as well as future threats posed by them.

ISBN: 9780520259386 0520259386 0520269772 9780520269774

LCCN: 2009026476

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB045952 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101591509 DNLM 015734177 Uk 015522125 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Parasites--Popular works.
Parasites--Pathogenicity.
Parasitic Diseases.
Food Parasitology.
Parasites.

LC Class. No.: QL757 / .D75 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 591.65

National Agricultural Library Call No.: QL757 / .D75 2010

National Library of Medicine Call No.: 2012 H-186 QX 4