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Lab 257 - The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory (Paperback) Loot Price: R446

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Lab 257 - The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory (Paperback)

Michael C Carroll

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Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. "Lab 257" blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, "Lab 257" takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

"Lab 257" is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

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Imprint:	HarperCollinsPublishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2005
First published:	August 2005
Authors:	Michael C Carroll
Dimensions:	202 x 133 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	301
ISBN-13:	978-0-06-078184-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Manufacturing industries > Hi-tech manufacturing industries Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > General Promotions
LSN:	0-06-078184-X
Barcode:	9780060781842