The Animal Parasites of Man
Exploring the Intricate World of Parasitic Organisms and Human HealthBy Harold Benjamin Fantham, Max Braun, Fred. V. Theobald, J. W. W. Stephens
Length40h 35m
About this audiobook
The Animal Parasites of Man presents a comprehensive exploration of parasitology, encapsulating the intricate relationships between humans and their parasitic counterparts. This anthology employs a mosaic of literary styles, combining detailed scientific exposition with engrossing narrative accounts, to illuminate the often unseen world of human parasites. With each piece, the collection probes into the hidden challenges and implications of parasitic infestations, examining not only the physical toll on the human body but also the socio-cultural dimensions of these encounters throughout history. Standout contributions weave scientific rigor with vivid storytelling, challenging readers to reconsider their understanding of these minuscule yet impactful organisms. Edited by a cohort of esteemed scholars - Harold Benjamin Fantham, Max Braun, Fred. V. Theobald, and J. W. W. Stephens - this anthology draws from a rich tapestry of scientific inquiry and historical context. The editors, renowned for their pioneering work in parasitology and related fields, bring together a diversity of perspectives that reflect the intricacies of parasitic research. The collection is rooted in both turn-of-the-century scientific advancement and cross-cultural studies, offering insights from a time when parasitology was burgeoning as a distinct field, thereby bridging the gap between past and contemporary understandings. The Animal Parasites of Man is indispensable for readers wishing to deepen their appreciation of parasitic phenomena through a scholarly lens. The anthology offers a rare opportunity to engage with the enduring questions surrounding human-parasite interactions, presented through a harmonious interplay of historical context and scientific exploration. Ideal for academics and lay readers alike, this collection fosters a multidimensional understanding, encouraging readers to engage with the diverse voices that examine and illuminate the complexities and impact of parasitic life on humanity.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness, Literary Classics
Length40 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
21D. ACANTHOCEPHALA, Rud.
2PREFACE.
22E. GORDIIDAE.
3CONTENTS.
23F. HIRUDINEA s. DISCOPHORA (Leech).
4LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
24G. ARTHROPODA (Jointed-limbed Animals). BY FRED. V. THEOBALD, M.A.
5ERRATA.
25A. ARACHNOIDEA (Spiders, Mites, etc.).
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6ON PARASITES IN GENERAL.
26B. INSECTA (Hexapoda). (pt. 1)
7THE ANIMAL PARASITES OF MAN.
27B. INSECTA (Hexapoda). (pt. 2)
8A. PROTOZOA, BY H. B. FANTHAM, M.A., D.Sc.
28SUPPLEMENT: CLINICAL AND THERAPEUTICAL NOTES.
9Class I. SARCODINA, Bütschli, 1882. Order. Amœbina, Ehrenberg. A. Human Intestinal Amœbæ.
29PROTOZOA.
10Class II. MASTIGOPHORA, Diesing. (pt. 1)
30PLATHELMINTHES (Flat Worms). BY J. W. W. STEPHENS, M.D., B.C., D.P.H.
11Class II. MASTIGOPHORA, Diesing. (pt. 2)
31HIRUDINEI (Leeches).
12Class III. SPOROZOA, Leuckart, 1879. (pt. 1)
32ARTHROPODA.
13Class III. SPOROZOA, Leuckart, 1879. (pt. 2)
33INSECTA.
14Class IV. INFUSORIA, Ledermüller, 1763.
34APPENDIX ON PROTOZOOLOGY,
15B. PLATYHELMINTHES, or Flat Worms. BY J. W. W. STEPHENS, M.D., B.C., D.P.H.
35APPENDIX ON TREMATODA AND NEMATODA.
16Class II. TREMATODA, Rud.
36BIBLIOGRAPHY. (pt. 1)
17Class III. CESTODA, Rud., 1808. (pt. 1)
37BIBLIOGRAPHY. (pt. 2)
18Class III. CESTODA, Rud., 1808. (pt. 2)
38INDEX. (pt. 1)
19C. NEMATHELMINTHES. BY J. W. W. STEPHENS, M.D., B.C., D.P.H.: Class. NEMATODA. (pt. 1)
39INDEX. (pt. 2)
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