{"product_id":"why-arent-we-dead-yet-the-curious-persons-guide-to-the-immune-system-9781947534377","title":"Why Aren't We Dead Yet?: The Curious Person's Guide to the Immune System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease--specifically infectious disease--is what eventually kills the overwhelming majority of us. In fact, it's amazing that it doesn't get us sooner: we fight off millions of disease-causing germs every day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo how come we're not dead yet? In this lively and accessible book, Idan Ben-Barak tells us why. He explores the immune system and what keeps it running, how germs are destroyed, and why we develop immunities to certain disease-causing agents. He also examines the role of antibiotics and vaccines, and looks at what the future holds for our collective chances of not being dead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is entertaining and thoughtful science writing to inspire the student interested in a career in medicine or immunology, or to inform the reader who just wants to understand more about their body while having a laugh along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scribe Us\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/06\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781947534377\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.30w x 0.70d","brand":"Idan Ben-Barak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36672442335388,"sku":"9781947534377","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_d1444529-fb23-45ab-869e-69476c20d326.jpg?v=1603927711","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/why-arent-we-dead-yet-the-curious-persons-guide-to-the-immune-system-9781947534377","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}