Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

from JBD1

In Spillover, David Quammen provides us with yet another of his masterful books, combining a readable synthesis of scientific research with personal interviews, experiences, and ruminations. This time it's not on natural selection or island biogeography, but on zoonotic diseases (illnesses which ...

from LisaMorr

I picked this book up a couple of years ago and started to read it after we had our Ebola scare here in the US. Excellent book - he tackles Ebola, HIV, influenza, malaria and a bunch of diseases I hadn't heard of before and won't forget now. He covers each disease like a mini-mystery - I really f...

from aadyer

An excellent foray through old & new zoonosis, & the factors influencing their transmission, both human & non human. Genuinely frightening, but also insightful. Recommended for those with an interest in the subject & some technical knowledge.

from anothersheart

David Quammen's adventures have me trembling! The knowledge of all the "Spillover" that has already occured throughout the world intensifies the fear that perhaps the end of man kind will be the results of some crazy virus. Very informative and interesting read. I am giving it a solid 4 stars and...

from whitewavedarling

Quammen's discussion and investigation of zoonotic viruses is a fascinating ride, and reads more like a mystery or novel of intrigue than nonfiction focused into science and history. From chapter to chapter, he takes readers through the questions and the histories that surround animal-based virus...