Snakebite! by Charles C Hofer
Every year, more than half a million people worldwide either die or lose limbs from venomous snakebites. See how a global crisis has emerged due to inadequate supplies of antivenom. Examine the biology of venomous snakes, the pharmacology and biochemistry of antivenom, its use in treating disease, and the politics of bringing life-saving antivenom drugs to market. Meet the doctors, herpetologists, medical researchers, conservationists, and patients working together to address an international crisis.
Charles C. is a well-known author. Hofer is a wildlife biologist, photographer, and writer based in Tucson, Arizona, where venomous snakes abound. Hofer has been a regular contributor to a number of award-winning journals, where he frequently writes for children about science and nature. This is his debut novel for teenagers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781512483734 |
| ISBN 10 | 1512483737 |
| Title | Snakebite! |
| Author | Charles C Hofer |
| Series | Snakebite |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2018-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 104 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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