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Have Bacteria Won? Paperback – 23 October 2015

by Hugh Pennington (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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Today, we are far less likely to die from infection than at any other time in history, but still we worry about epidemics, the menace of antibiotic resistance and modern 'plagues' like Ebola.

In this timely new book, eminent bacteriologist Hugh Pennington explores why these fears remain and why they are unfounded. He reports on outright victories (such as smallpox), battles where the enemy is on its last stand (polio), surprise attacks from vegetarian bats (Ebola, SARS) and demented cows (BSE). Qualified optimism, he argues, is the message for the future but the battles will go on forever.

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  1. ISBN-10
    9780745690803
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0745690803
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Polity
  5. Publication date
    23 October 2015
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    12.45 x 1.27 x 18.8 cm
  8. Print length
    168 pages
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Highly Commended in the Basis of Medicine category in the 2016 BMA Medical Book Awards

"In this exciting book Professor Pennington examines the fear and fascination that infectious diseases instil within us all. A thought-provoking read that will generate debate."
Professor Dame Sally C Davies, Chief Medical Officer for England

"Hugh Pennington is a world-renowned scientist whose contribution to our country is legendary."
Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

"However good we are at learning we are even better at forgetting, and this is perhaps where we most help bacteria and other microbes in their onslaught.” Professor Hugh Pennington, in this remarkably readable, informative and memorable book, ideal for all with inquisitive minds, ensures that no one who reads it will have any excuse for forgetting."
Chris Baggoley, Chief Medical Officer for the Australian Government

"An entertaining and very well-written primer on the human–microbe relationship."
Nature

Review

Highly Commended in the Basis of Medicine category in the 2016 BMA Medical Book Awards

"In this exciting book Professor Pennington examines the fear and fascination that infectious diseases instil within us all. A thought-provoking read that will generate debate."
Professor Dame Sally C Davies, Chief Medical Officer for England

"Hugh Pennington is a world-renowned scientist whose contribution to our country is legendary."
Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

"However good we are at learning we are even better at forgetting, and this is perhaps where we most help bacteria and other microbes in their onslaught. Professor Hugh Pennington, in this remarkably readable, informative and memorable book, ideal for all with inquisitive minds, ensures that no one who reads it will have any excuse for forgetting."
Chris Baggoley, Chief Medical Officer for the Australian Government

"An entertaining and very well-written primer on the human microbe relationship."
Nature

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0745690807
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Polity; 1st edition (23 October 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780745690803
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0745690803
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.45 x 1.27 x 18.8 cm
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EmmaS
5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely love the way Hugh Pennington writes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 September 2017
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I absolutely love the way Hugh Pennington writes; he could write about cardboard and I think I'd find it fascinating. Quick easy read. Rather like a long essay. Really worth a read. I learnt a lot.
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Dr David Mankin
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating insights on the war against disease
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 November 2015
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This is a slim book which can be read in one sitting. I ordered it out of curiosity more than any other reason - so its brevity was a a potential plus. Now I wish it had been even longer. Hugh Pennington writes lucidly on the topic and by the end of the book I definitely had a much better understanding of our the struggle to combat diseases such as influenza, smallpox, polio, cholera and Ebola. This is a timely publication given recent and ongoing media coverage of (a) Ebola, and (b) concerns over the implications of widespread use of antibiotics. The pages on this latter topic were particularly interesting; and it's somewhat sobering to learn that diseases, such as MRSA have evolved independently around the world. In many ways this adaptability is rather chilling. We like to believe that we can conquer (or at least manage) all such viruses. At least Pennington is reasonably optimistic about the future: "the microbes are losing" he writes on the final page. To find out why you'll have to read the book. I'm not a biologist - or a scientist of any kind - but I learnt a great deal from reading these 133 pages. Highly recommended.
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Haselbury
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read! This concerns all of us and our futures!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 December 2015
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A fascinating book approx 130 pages long so not a mighty tome, exploring our ongoing battle against bacteria and disease.
As a pharmacist, I am all to well aware of the overuse of antibiotics, and the resultant rise in bacterial resistance. A situation that has become increasingly alarming, yet the majority of the general public are oblivious to the catastrophic possibilities.
It is a well-written, easy to read book and explains how and why bacteria are mutating to develop resistance to our armoury of drugs and explores what can be done to safeguard our future?
Not too wordy or scientific to alienate a non-scientific reader, but with enough scientific fact to interest those with a scientific background.
It's a thought provoking book, and worth reading!
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Helen Simpson
4.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of information for the inquiring mind
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2016
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I was initially interested in this book because although I consider myself to be conscientious and informed on sensible precautions, I encounter a few people who seem obsessively worried about bacteria.
The book is true to the description stated in the blurb...and I've learnt heaps about many of the bacteria spread diseases whose names have instilled fear into different generations. At 133 pages it's readable in one sitting if desired and is intelligently written but not overly academic so don't be put off if you just want to read it for interest.

Interesting on a historic level, Professor Pennington discusses outbreaks of diseases from Anthrax to Syphilis and many more in between. He discusses the political angle, public reaction and how infections were/are tackled as well as the relevant scientists involved in identifying and discovering certain bacteria.
Although a short book, it's good value for money whether you're studying bacteria or just want an insight into an interesting subject.
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