Have bacteria won?
T. H. Pennington
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Have bacteria won?
Published
2016
Publisher
Polity Press
Pages
146
ISBN-13
9780745690797
ISBN-10
0745690793
Description
Today, we are far less likely to die from infection than at any other time in history, but still we worry about epidemics, the menace of antibiotic resistance and modern ‘plagues’ like Ebola. In this timely new book, eminent bacteriologist Hugh Pennington explores why these fears remain and why they are unfounded. He reports on outright victories (such as smallpox), battles where the enemy is on its last stand (polio), surprise attacks from vegetarian bats (Ebola, SARS) and demented cows (BSE). Qualified optimism, he argues, is the message for the future but the battles will go on forever. -- Provided by publisher.
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How many pages are in Have bacteria won??
This edition of Have bacteria won? has approximately 146 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Have bacteria won??
For most readers, Have bacteria won? typically takes between 3h 3m and 2h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 36,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 36,500 words
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The estimated word count for Have bacteria won? is approximately 36,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Have bacteria won??
Have bacteria won? was written by T. H. Pennington.
When was Have bacteria won? published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.