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Federal Bodysnatchers and the New Guinea Virus: Tales of Parasites, People, and PoliticsTwenty years ago the world slept, confident that biomedical science would protect it from devastating plagues. Our wake up call sounded at the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic. Then came more unfamiliar pathogens in its wake, such as the West Nile virus. Meanwhile, the neglected diseases of the third world, including malaria and African sleeping sickness, festered their victims salvageable only by unaffordable, patent protected drugs. Robert S. Desowitz
Twenty years ago the world slept, confident that biomedical science would protect it from devastating plagues. Our wake-up call sounded at the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic. Then came more unfamiliar pathogens in its wake, such as the West Nile virus. Meanwhile, the neglected diseases of the third world, including malaria and African sleeping sickness, festered--their victims salvageable only by unaffordable, patent-protected drugs. Robert S. Desowitz traces the histories of these diseases and the issues we must confront--the morality and legality of patent laws, the effect of global warming on epidemics, public support for the commercial biochemical industry, the growing dissociation of clinicians and public health professionals, and the terrifying shadow of bioterrorism.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 03/17/2004
ISBN: 9780393325461
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.12h x 5.58w x 0.69d
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★★★★★ 4
Made it through the first season
Style: 9" 2T Cutting Blade
Product value compared to name brands not to bad so for. Not sure I'd use it for contract work, but great for homeowner use. Engine seems to have an odd burning smell, but performs good (yes I have the correct oil/gas mix ratio which is 50:1). This is very similar to the Stihl models, aluminum shaft tubing on the attachments appear to be slightly thinner than Stihl, but they perform fine. So far it's been a great value for all the attachments you get in the kit. Definitely like the angle capability of the hedge trimmer and ease of changing out the attachments. Chain saw blade did dull fairly quick, but expected that based on it's size. Jury still out on longevity.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
★★★★★ 1
Edger Does Not Fit The 52CC Trimmer
Style: 9" 2T Cutting Blade
Might be a great cutter head?? I purchased the 52cc trimmer and edger as a package, however the edger does not fit the trimmer??? Therefore, it is useless... Will see if it fits my 25cc trimmer and maybe change the review... They should tell people in the description that their edger will not work with the 52cc trimmer....
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
That it will work on a Stil weedeater
Style: 9" 2T Cutting Blade
The edger connected to my Stil weed eater and worked great. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Cut edges like a pro
Style: 9" 2T Cutting Blade
Better, much better than the OEM yellow and black brand. This has an all metal guard and the blade does not bind when it comes into contact with concrete. I have used it all summer for edging two commercial properties and my own lawn, it’s still turning and cutting with ease. Being all metal adds weight but the trade off over fragile plastic is worth the durability.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2025
★★★★★ 3
OK for light duty use only
Style: 9" 2T Cutting Blade
Not very strong or robust. Does fit my power head properly. Only recommend it for occasional, light duty use.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2025
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