Humans as Living Organisms: Infectious Diseases
Published: 2011
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"Humans as Living Organisms: Infectious Diseases" by Pauline Addis explores the intricate relationship between humans and various infectious diseases. The book delves into how these diseases have shaped human evolution, behavior, and society over time. Addis examines key infectious agents, their modes of transmission, and the body’s immune responses. Through a multidisciplinary approach, she incorporates perspectives from biology, anthropology, and medicine, highlighting the significance of understanding infectious diseases in the context of human development. The text serves as both a scientific resource and a reflection on the ongoing impact of diseases on human life and health. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2011 by GCSEPod .