The Hot Zone

The Chilling True Story of an Ebola Outbreak

(Author) Richard Preston
Format: Paperback
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In March 2014, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa was first reported. By October 2014, it had become the largest and deadliest occurrence of the disease. Almost 10,000 cases have been reported, across Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and the US. This book offers a true-life account of this highly infectious virus.

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Publisher:
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780552171649
Publish year:
2014
Publish date:
Aug. 21, 2014

Richard Preston

Richard Preston is an American author known for his works of science fiction and non-fiction. He is best known for his book "The Hot Zone," which explores the origins and effects of deadly viruses such as Ebola. Preston's writing style is characterized by detailed research and a captivating narrative that draws readers into the world of science and exploration. His contributions to literature include shedding light on the fascinating and often terrifying world of infectious diseases, as well as the importance of understanding and combating these threats. "The Hot Zone" remains his most famous work, and has had a significant impact on the literary genre of science writing.

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