Endorsements

This monumental book tells the story of one of the most complex and fascinating scientific experiments of the twentieth century.……An extraordinary book, clearly written, impeccably documented and richly illustrated, which has great relevance to many contemporary concerns such as evolutionary biology, the development of drug-resistant parasites, and the emergence of new diseases. W. F. Bynum, MD, PhD, FRCP, Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, London, UK "Without doubt, this book will become the standard against which all other reviews in this field will be judged. In summary, a marvellous book. A must for all decent institutional libraries and strongly recommended for all those individuals with an interest in the history of our understanding of diseases." Australian Veterinary Journal "A worthy successor to the earlier Myxomatosis, Fenner & Ratcliffe, 1965. The resilience of infective disease, in man and other animals is brilliantly explored." Harry V. Thompson, BSc, C. Biol., F. I. Biol., Founder-Director of Worplesdon Wildlife Management Research Laboratory (1959-1982) and Emeritus President, University Federation for Animal Welfare