An Epidemic of Absence: A New Way of Understanding Allergies and Autoimmune Dise

Description: Product Details An Epidemic of Absence: A New Way of Understanding Allergies and Autoimmune Diseases by Moises Velasquez-Manoff EAN: 9781439199398 ISBN: 1439199396 Publisher: Scribner 2013, Hardcover Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.5 inches Pages: 416 Language: English Book Overview "Remarkable... Moises Velasquez-Manoff draws together hundreds of studies to craft a powerful narrative carrying a fascinating argument. -THE WALL STREET JOURNAL "A reportorial journey into a frontier of science and health." -WIRED From asthma to Crohn's disease, everyone knows someone who suffers from an allergic or autoimmune disorder. And if it appears that the prevalence of these maladies has increased recently, that's because it has to levels never before seen in human history. These days no fewer than one in five and likely more Americans suffers from one of these ailments. We seem newly, and bafflingly, vulnerable to immune system malfunction. Why? One possibility is that we have systematically cleaned ourselves to illness; this belief challenges deeply entrenched notions about the value of societal hygiene and the harmful nature of microbes. Yet scientists investigating the rampant immune dysfunction in the developed world have inevitably arrived at this conclusion. To address this global "epidemic of absence," they must restore the human ecosystem. This groundbreaking book explores the promising but controversial "worm therapy"- deliberate infection with parasitic worms in development to treat autoimmune disease. It explains why farmers' children so rarely get hay fever, why allergy is less prevalent in former Eastern Bloc countries, and how one cancer-causing bacterium may be good for us. It probes the link between autism and a dysfunctional immune system. It investigates the newly apparent fetal origins of allergic disease that a mother's inflammatory response imprints on her unborn child, tipping the scales toward allergy. An Epidemic of Absence is a brilliant, cutting-edge exploration of the dramatic rise of allergic and autoimmune diseases and the controversial, potentially groundbreaking therapies that scientists are developing to correct these disorders. About the Author MOISES VELASQUEZ-MANOFF covered science and the environment for The Christian Science Monitor, and his work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Chicago Tribune, and Slate, among other publications. He graduated from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism's Master of Arts program with a concentration in science writing. Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. Like New: A read copy in perfect condition, the dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. The spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. What makes a book or item collectible? Factors include first printing, first editions, author signatures, famous ownership, unique aesthetic elements, and the book's age and condition. Remember that rarity and collectibility are subjective. What one collector deems rare may not hold the same value for another! Return Policy All sales of collectible items are final. Due to their unique nature, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please review product details and ask questions before making a purchase. For non-collectible and free returns paid by the seller items, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. A 15% restocking fee applies, and the item must be returned in original condition with all packaging and accessories. Refunds are issued within five to seven business days of receiving the returned item. Feedback Policy Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much.

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