The Blue Death

The Intriguing Past and Present Danger of the Water You Drink

by Robert D. Morris

On Sale: 08/05/2008

The Blue Death

The Intriguing Past and Present Danger of the Water You Drink

by Robert D. Morris

On Sale: 08/05/2008

Format:

About the Book

During a devastating nineteenth-century cholera outbreak, English physician John Snow proved that the deadly disease could hide in a drop of water. In the twentieth century, burgeoning cities would subdue cholera and typhoid by building massive filtration plants and bubbling poisonous gas through their drinking water. But in the new millennium, the demon of waterborne disease is threatening to reemerge, and the results could be catastrophic.

In this fascinating, sobering account, Dr. Robert Morris depicts the epidemics that have shaken nations, celebrates the scientists who reached into the invisible and ultimately saved millions of lives, and sounds a timely warning we dare not ignore about the natural and man-made hazards present in the water we drink.

Critical Praise

“Riveting” — Kirkus Reviews (starred)

“Engrossing” — Publishers Weekly

-

Resources

Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780060730901
  • ISBN 10: 0060730900
  • Imprint: Harper Perennial
  • On Sale: 08/05/2008
  • Pages: 320
  • List Price:21.00 CAD
  • BISAC1 : MEDICAL / Infectious Diseases
  • BISAC2 : TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING: Food Science / Food Safety & Security
  • BISAC3 : SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Virology
  • BISAC4 : TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / Water Supply

The Blue Death by Robert D. Morris

The broadest selection of online bookstores. The links will take you to the web site's home page.

Other Booksellers

The broadest selection of online bookstores. The links will take you to the Web site's home page.

SELECT:

Specialty Booksellers

Interest-specific online venues and gift accounts that offer books for purchase. The links will take you to the store’s home page.

International Customers

If you are located outside Canada, the best way to order online is to choose from the following bookstores listed by region and country.