UPC: 9780131423398 | Prentice Hall s Exploring Biology Series: Mad Cows and Cannibals a Guide to the Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Booklet) (Paperback)

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Part of the Prentice Hall Exploring Biology Series Mad Cows and Cannibals explores the biological political and social aspects of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies including Mad Cow Disease and Chronic Wasting Disease. The text begins with stories of ritualistic cannibalism in the highlands of New Guinea and leads to the modern agricultural feeding practices that triggered the Mad Cow Disease epidemic in Great Britain and to recent outbreaks of Chronic Wasting Disease in North America. In clear and accessible language it explains the biology of these bizzare degenerative brain diseases answering important questions about how TSEs affect the safety of our food supply blood supply and medical procedures. 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 and leads to the modern agricultural feeding practices that triggered the Mad Cow Disease epidemic in Great Britain and to recent outbreaks of Chronic Wasting Disease in North America. It explains the biology of TSEs and explores how political and social actions can contribute to their spread answering important questions about how TSEs affect the safety of our food supply blood supply and medical procedures. MARKET: This book will be of interest to the general public and the media as it provides basic explanations of the science and issues surrounding TSEs. Also useful as a reference work for those in health care medical-legal professions and genetics industry.