Mad Cows and Cannibals, a Guide to the Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Booklet)

by Charlotte A. Spencer and David Krogh

Mad Cows and Cannibals guides readers through the complex world of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs)--bizarre, degenerative brain diseases that affect both animals and humans. In clear and accessible language, it provides basic explanations of the science and issues surrounding Mad Cow Disease and related conditions. KEY TOPICS: It begins with stories of ritualistic cannibalism in the highlands of New Guinea,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0131423398
• ISBN13: 9780131423398
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.1" x 9.0"