The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story

Author: Preston, Richard

Brand: Fawcett

Color: White

Features:

• Richard Preston, The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story, paperback

Binding: mass_market

Format: roughcut

Number Of Pages: 304

Release Date: 01-09-2003

Part Number: 9780345466631

Details: Though many are aware that smallpox has been eradicated completely, hearing about its existence in the world can give us goosebumps even now. It is true that the virus is alive and stored safely, but is this guaranteed? Officially it is stored in Siberia, at a Russian virology institute, Vector and at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta. But unofficially there are samples in countries like North Korea, Iran and Iraq. The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story talks about the most dangerous viruses in the world. The book also talks about the anthrax attacks in the United states and details about its background and the history of smallpox as well as how it was eradicated by the World Health Organization. It also discloses some facts which are not known to many.
The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story further goes on to explain how the outbreak of smallpox could bring the whole world to a standstill bringing a halt to international trade in just a few minutes of its outbreak. The book also touches upon genetic engineering and discusses the last bold experiment which is being carried in the lab which could create history in one way or another. The scientists are trying to develop a vaccine for smallpox but the experiment is risky and the whole world is put at risk even without its knowledge.
Fawcett published the book in 2003. It is available in paperback format.

EAN: 8587530357016

Package Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches

Languages: English