Book
False alarm : the truth about the epidemic of fear / Marc Siegel.
Record details
- ISBN: 0471678694 (cloth)
- ISBN: 9780471678694 (cloth)
- Physical Description: ix, 246 p. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2005.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-235) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction : the fear epidemic -- Why are we so afraid? -- It works for animals but not for us -- Our culture of worry -- Playing politics with fear -- Disasters : real or imagined -- Finding things to worry about -- Profiting from fear -- Anthrax -- Insects, pox, and lethal gas -- SARS -- Flu -- Cows, birds, and humans -- The fear prophets -- Is there a cure for fear?. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Fear > Social aspects. Epidemics > Social aspects. Security (Psychology) Social control. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | HM 1033 .S525 2005 | 30536099 | General Collection | Available | - |