The abuse of the virus by the Russians in the manufacturing of tons of the virus for weaponry and lax security may have easily allowed the virus to be stolen and placed in the hands of terrorists and other harmful nations and organizations. Based off our minimal knowledge of the Russians" dealings with the virus we know that it poses a significant threat to us today.
Richard Preston does an excellent job of employing a variety of literary techniques to explain the horrors and workings of the smallpox virus by taking us on a journey through various incidents throughout the history of the virus. He also explains how the virus may be in the wrong hands and that the horrors of smallpox outbreaks may easily be unleashed on us as well. The strength of Preston's article lies in his style and diction. Both are very simple so that the message can be understood by anyone, not just somebody of a scientific background. He does good job tying together various examples and anecdotes mixed with his own facts and research in order to explain the resilient and horrific nature of Variola, which may soon be among us again.
Preston begins his article by giving his readers a basic background of the virus and its symptoms. His diction is simple as he keeps to the point and doesn't burden the reader with scientific terms. He begins to instill a fear of the virus to readers by talking about the maladies infected patients feel ("illness hits with a spike of fever, a backache and vomiting .pain of the splitting is extraordinary. People lose the ability to speak and their eyes can squeeze shut with pustules" 150-151). Preston uses imagery by using verbs such as splitting, tearing and erupting in order for his readers to see the pustules breaking out and covering their bodies ("skin resembles a cobblestone street"). He continues in his description of Black pox with words such as charred, oozes and disintegrates.
Is The Cobra Event by Richard Preston an example of quality literature? Yes it is. It has a great plot, engaging characters, and a timeless theme. The Cobra Event tells the story of a terrorist who tries to kill off the world with his own virus. Like smallpox his virus is very contagious. B...
The Hot Zone Just like a Hollywood movie, Richard Preston's book The Hot Zone tells a story of an almost viral outbreak in suburban Washington, D.C.. ... Richard Preston takes you back to the origins of the virus to give you some history, and to show just how devastating the virus is. ... Preston goes on to tell how Monet's organs were turning to mush while he walked around breeding the virus. ... While reading about the labs Richard Preston will make you feel as if you are right along the side of the scientist working. ... Preston then turns his attention to a small comp...
Richard Preston is probably most famous for his work on the book called "The Hot Zone." ... Preston has won many awards for his books. ... He even won an award for one of his less known books called the "first light" Preston was not only a successful book writer, he also worked as a journalist in the beginning of his writing carrier. ... And before this, Preston graduated summa cum laude from Pomona College in California. ...
With these words, Richard Preston in his book The Hot Zone begins to raise real and serious questions about the nature of infectious diseases in society today. ... In Richard Preston's The Hot Zone, this type of characterization is displayed. ... "No movie will ever match the real-life horror described in Richard Preston's The Hot Zone." ... Not only does Richard Preston utilize sensory imagery in The Hot Zone, but also uses symbolism to explain the complex scientific terms that appear throughout his novel. ... In closing, The Hot Zone and Outbreak will be a memorable piece of lit...
After having carefully observed and analyzed both sides of the argument on Captain Thomas Preston's trial, I have come to the conclusion that he is not guilty. ... They all say that they feel Captain Preston did give orders to fire at the colonists; however, they all describe the captain differently. ... On the mean while, Nathaniel Fosdick and Newton Prince, who were also witnesses for the King say that Preston stood behind his soldiers. ... On the other hand, in Preston's deposition, he stated that one soldier received a blow with a stick, and then fired, which is how everything ...
Captain Thomas Preston was the officer of the day. ... Richard Palmes was standing with his hand on the Captain's shoulder and speaking with him. ... Captain Preston tried to break up the ruckus, but it only got the colonists angrier. ... Because Captain Preston was the officer in charge that day, he was accused of murder. ... After the trial ended, Captain Preston moved back to England. ...
Donaldson and Preston provides conclusive defense for stakeholder theory over Friedman's shareholder theory. ... Donaldson and Preston's stakeholder theory says that an executive should balance the needs of all stakeholders (P. 83-85). A stakeholder is anyone that is affected by a company's actions (Donaldson and Preston, 1995, P. 83-85). ... Donaldson and Preston state that the social obligations of the shareholders are transferred to the executive (P. 83-85). ... Grisez gives two objections to Donaldson and Preston's stakeholder theory. ...
