Shadow of Mount Elgon

Discuss how scientists can place themselves in extreme danger for the sake of their research.

Richard Preston, The Hot Zone “In the Shadow of Mount Elgon” pp. 1-47 In the first chapter of Preston’s “The Hot Zone”, he described the real Marburg virus where Dr. Musoke and workers became infected because of their direct actions in aiding others. Discuss how scientists can place themselves in extreme danger for the sake […]

Discuss her character from all sides by carefully describing her character and explain why her colleagues are skeptical about her ability to succeed at the Institute.

Richard Preston, The Hot Zone “In the Shadow of Mount Elgon” pp. 48-94 In the second chapter of Preston’s “The Hot Zone”, he described a house in Maryland and introduced us to Major Nancy Jaax. Discuss her character from all sides by carefully describing her character and explain why her colleagues are skeptical about her […]

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