Drug Resistance (Health and Medical Issues Today) - Hardcover
Written in clear, nontechnical language, this investigation of drug resistance provides readers with an overview of the scientific issues, the current scope of the problem nationally and globally, and the measures that can be taken to combat this public health crisis.
· Provides an accessibly written introduction to the science of drug resistance that addresses both the biology of how microbes become resistant and the social practices that can foster drug resistance
· Summarizes information about the scope of drug resistance both in the United States and worldwide, allowing readers to understand this issue both as a national concern and in the global context
· Suggests a number of measures that can be taken to combat drug resistance, from changes in individual behaviors to larger policy changes
· Discusses complex ethical issues such as the need to weigh individual freedoms against societal rights in a balanced manner
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Sarah E. Boslaugh, PhD, MPH, is a technical writer and editor as well as an adjunct faculty member of the Department of Biostatistics in the School of Public Health, Saint Louis University.
"At each stage of the text, the reader is aware of the informational progress made―i.e., what information has come before and what information remains to complete the progression. The primary documents that serve as sources of information are identified and weighted. A helpful time line from 1632 to 2016 provides an unexpected historical background. Due to the overall superior quality of this work, it is most highly recommended for all readership levels. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers." - Choice
Best Community College Resource - July 2017 - Choice
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- PublisherGreenwood
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1440839247
- ISBN 13 9781440839245
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages224
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