Cannibals, Killer Viruses, and Other Journeys to the Edge of Science
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Published May 2008
240 pages
Genre: Science, Health and the Environment
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Bizarre illnesses and plagues that kill people in the most unspeakable ways.
Obsessive and inspired efforts by scientists to solve mysteries and save lives.
From The Hot Zone to The Demon in the Freezer and beyond, Richard
Preston's bestselling works have mesmerized readers everywhere by showing them
strange worlds of nature they never dreamed of.
Panic in Level 4 is a grand tour through the eerie and unforgettable
universe of Richard Preston, filled with incredible characters and mysteries
that refuse to leave one's mind. Here are dramatic true stories from this
acclaimed and award-winning author, including:
"Preston might have done more to update his pieces; for example, the Marburg virus was found in bats last year, supporting his hypothesis that they are the reservoir for Ebola. But Preston's fans will enjoy his showing how few degrees of separation there are between far-flung areas of scientific endeavors." - Publishers Weekly.
"Well researched, well paced and accessible." - Kirkus Reviews.
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Richard Preston is the author of seven books, including The Hot Zone, The Cobra Event, The Demon in the Freezer and Wild Trees; and is a regular contributor to The New Yorker. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and he's won numerous awards, including the American Institute of Physics Award and the National Magazine Award. He lives outside New York City with his wife and children. He teaches non-fiction writing program at University of Iowa
He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on August 5, 1954, and grew up in Wellesley, a suburb of Boston. One of three children (his brother is author Douglas Preston) he was a shy child and small for his age, and had difficulty learning to read. In fourth grade he discovered books and began reading everything he could get ...
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