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Forgotten People, Forgotten Diseases: The Neglected Tropical Diseases and Their Impact on Global Health and Development
Author(s): Peter J. Hotez (Author)
- Publisher: American Society for Microbiology
- Publication Date: 5 Sept. 2008
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 256 pages
- ISBN-10: 1555814409
- ISBN-13: 9781555814403
Book Description
Authored by one of the world’s leading experts on the NTDs Conveys important information about this critical global health problem in non–technical language Details the biological, social, and economic aspects of these diseases Explains the links between global health and international economic development Provides information on individuals, companies, and foundations involved in advocacy for the NTDs Includes extensive illustrations and references for further reading
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Like a great general mustering his forces, Professor Peter Hotez is gathering the forces of the world community to the fight against mankind’s most ancient scourges: leprosy, worm infections, blinding trachoma, and other harrowing tropical diseases…. His crystal clear and powerful text displays the mind of a great scientist and humanist, one who knows every technical detail about the diseases which afflict billions of people and kill millions each decade…. This book is an amazing primer. It can be read by the general reader but also by the specialist in Infectious Diseases…. This book is thrilling on all levels.” — Sonia Ehrlich Sachs, M.D., M.P.H.
From the Back Cover
Authored by one of the world’s leading experts on the NTDs Conveys important information about this critical global health problem in non–technical language Details the biological, social, and economic aspects of these diseases Explains the links between global health and international economic development Provides information on individuals, companies, and foundations involved in advocacy for the NTDs Includes extensive illustrations and references for further reading
