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Tropical Medicine: A Clinical Text, 8th Edition, Revised and Expanded
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Tropical Medicine: A Clinical Text, 8th Edition, Revised and Expanded Hardcover - 2011

by Kevin M. Cahill


From the publisher

The history of tropical medicine is as dramatic as the story of humankind. It has its own myths and legends, including tales of epidemics that destroyed whole civilizations. Today, with silent stealth, tropical diseases still claim more lives than all the current wars combined. Having had the privilege of working throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as in the great medical centers of Europe and the United States, the author presents the details essential for understanding pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, therapy, and prevention of the major tropical diseases. The text, now in its eighth edition, has been used for half a century
by medical students, practicing physicians, and public health workers around the world. This fascinating
book should also be of interest to a broad, nonmedical readership interested in world affairs. All royalties from the sale of this book go to the training of humanitarian workers.

Details

  • Title Tropical Medicine: A Clinical Text, 8th Edition, Revised and Expanded
  • Author Kevin M. Cahill
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 8 EXP REV
  • Pages 322
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Fordham University Press
  • Date 2011-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780823240609 / 0823240606
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Clinical (Medicine)
  • Library of Congress subjects Tropical medicine, Tropical Medicine
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011021023
  • Dewey Decimal Code 616.988

About the author

Kevin M. Cahill, M.D., (1936-2022) was University Professor and Director at the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs at Fordham University and the President of the Center for International Humanitarian Cooperation in New York City. He was also a Professor of Clinical Tropical Medicine and Molecular Parasitology at New York University and Director of the Tropical Disease Center at Lenox Hill Hospital. He served as the Chief Advisor on Humanitarian and Public Health Issues for three Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly and for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. His career in tropical medicine and humanitarian operations began in Calcutta in 1959; he carried out medical, relief, and epidemiological research in 70 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He wrote or edited 33 books, translated into many languages, and more than 200 articles in peer-reviewed journals on subjects ranging from public health and tropical diseases to humanitarian assistance, foreign affairs, Irish literature, and history. He held numerous Honorary Doctorates from universities around the world.