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More epidemiology than microbiology; very interesting subject but not fond of the writing. The narrative wavered from textbook-like, general explanations to case studies to histories to policy. The author makes many open-ending statements without further elaboration, uses cliches in lieu of explanation, and favors pursuing sensationalism in her narrative to illustrating scientific concepts. Reads like an expanded news article with much scientific jargon, the meaning of which is often not expande
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Jan 09, 2010
Tippy
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Sara
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