The long struggle against malaria in tropical Africa / James L.A. Webb, Jr., Colby College.

  • Webb, James L. A., Jr., 1952-
Date:
2014
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Description

Investigates the changing entomological, parasitological, and medical understandings of vectors, parasites, and malarial disease that have shaped programs of malaria control and althered transmission of infections.

Publication/Creation

New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2014.

Physical description

xxi, 219 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm

Contributors

Contents

European vulnerability -- African immunity -- An aborted campaign for eradication -- Positive turbulence -- Silent resurgence -- The campaign for 'elimination' -- Perspectives.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-210) and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    FX.15
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ISBN

  • 9781107052574
  • 1107052572
  • 9781107685109
  • 1107685109