The trembling mountain
Robert Klitzman
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The trembling mountain
Published
2007
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pages
344
ISBN-13
9780738212210
Description
Kuru, like Mad Cow disease, is caused by a rare, infectious crystal protein that invades and colonizes human cells, destroying the nervous system of its victims. There is no known cure. It flourished in one of the remotest places on earth, Papua New Guinea, among the Fore, a people living in the Stone Age, who until recently practiced ritual cannibalism, consuming the brains of their forebears during funerary feasts. Robert Klitzman helped establish the links between these rituals and kuru. What he discovered has provided keys to understanding the mysterious Mad Cow Disease, which may become the world's next major epidemic. Robert Klitzman was 21 years old when he was invited by the Nobel prize-winning scientist Dr. Carleton Gajdusek, then at the National Institutes of Health, to conduct original research on kuru. Seizing the chance to travel to the other end of the world, Klitzman embarked on an adventure that would change his life.
Subjects
The transmission and natural incubation period of Kuru in three clusters of patients in Papua, New Guinea
Bibliography of kuru
Bibliography of kuru
A kuru research laboratory at the Awande Kuru Center
Essays on kuru
Studies on kuru
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The trembling mountain?
This edition of The trembling mountain has approximately 344 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 The trembling mountain?
For most readers, The trembling mountain typically takes between 7h 10m and 4h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 86,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 86,000 words
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What is the word count of The trembling mountain?
The estimated word count for The trembling mountain is approximately 86,000 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.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The trembling mountain?
The trembling mountain was written by Robert Klitzman.
When was The trembling mountain published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.