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xBOOKS & MEDIA Travel Medicine: Tales Behind the Science Annelies Wilder-Smith, Marc Shaw, and Eric Schwartz, editors Elsevier Science, New York, New York, USA, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-08-045359-0 Pages: 333; Price: US $42.80 This book is a compilation of 40 essays written by many of the most recognized names in the fi eld of travel medicine. It is divided into 9 sections with such topics as the history of trav- el medicine, vaccines, travel medicine research, pilgrimages, and even space travel. Photographs, tables, and charts enhance the reader’s interest, especial- ly when one spots a familiar person or place. The styles range from the didac- tic, to short story to poetry, and the mood ranges from the humor of Jay Keystone’s “Ten Commandments” to the stark reality of Marc Shaw’s “Am- azonas Adventure.” One cannot help but chuckle at Charles Ericsson’s de- scription of diarrhea research or laugh outright at Steve Toovey’s “Woman Atop the Crocodile,” and Nancy Piper Jenks’ account of undocumented mi- grants may bring the reader to tears. This is not a formal textbook of travel medicine, but much can be learned from it. Although not a history text, the book is replete with fascinat- ing accounts of medical history. One learns such things as the origin of the word “quarantine,” the complexities of preparing a certifi cation examina- tion, and the sheer terror of being on the front lines of an epidemic of se- vere acute respiratory syndrome. In short, the volume explains why things are the way they are in travel medicine and why this new discipline has, of ne- cessity, become a separate specialty. The essays need not be read in the order presented, but surprisingly, some of the topics that seem least interest- ing turn out to be the most fascinating. Much of the book reads like a medical detective story; other parts read like a medical journal but the writing is more compelling. If I had to produce a criticism for the book, it would be simply that the publisher has picked a size of print that is almost too small for my presbyopic eyes. Overall, the book is a fascinating read, and one can only hope that future editions will be forthcoming. I. Dale Carroll* *The Travel Doctor, Granville, Michigan, USA Address for correspondence: I. Dale Carroll, Medical Director, The Travel Doctor, 4475 Wilson Ave #8, Grandville, MI 49418, USA; email:
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