{"product_id":"betrayed-by-nature-9780230338487","title":"Betrayed by Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeven million people die from cancer each year around the world, and many more are impacted by this universal scourge. In \u003ci\u003eBetrayed by \u003c\/i\u003eNature, research scientist and lecturer Robin Hesketh demystifies the nature of cancer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHesketh provides a concise and comprehensive history of both the science and the medical advances made over the decades. He takes the reader on a riveting tour of human biology; he explains how cancers start, what is meant by 'a mutation', and how mutations can make cells grow abnormally and spread around our bodies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing on the latest discoveries from the Human Genome Project, Hesketh reveals the strides being made in understanding this malevolent disease and makes accessible the science of today's treatments. \u003ci\u003eBetrayed by Nature \u003c\/i\u003elooks forward to the day when many cancers can be treated readily and effectively. With cancer afflicting one in three people worldwide, this is an illuminating and optimistic look at the past, present, and future of cancer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martins Press-3PL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/08\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780230338487\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.43w x 0.93d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2012 pg. 93\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Robin Hesketh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43228257976501,"sku":"9780230338487","price":30.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6b9f72f7-2953-4f1d-a1f9-0cd518d276b5.jpg?v=1698722969","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/betrayed-by-nature-9780230338487","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}