1: Preface 2: Acknowledgements 3: Pest Animals and Plants 4: The Rabbit 5: Biological Control of Pests 6: The Discovery of Myxoma Virus 7: The Disease Myxomatosis in the European Rabbit 8: The Introduction of Myxomatosis into Australia 9: Myxomatosis in Australia: 1952 to 1966 10: Myxomatosis in Australia: 1967 to 1997 11: Myxomatosis in France 12: Myxomatosis Elsewhere in Europe 13: The Use of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus for Rabbit Control 14: Ecological and Environmental Effects of Rabbits 15: Theoretical Aspects of Microbial Control of Vertebrate Pests 16: Coevolution of Parasites and Hosts 17: Glossary 18: Name Index 19: Subject Index

This monumental book tells the story of one of the most complex and fascinating scientific experiments of the twentieth century.……An extraordinary book, clearly written, impeccably documented and richly illustrated, which has great relevance to many contemporary concerns such as evolutionary biology, the development of drug-resistant parasites, and the emergence of new diseases. W. F. Bynum, MD, PhD, FRCP, Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, London, UK "Without doubt, this book will become the standard against which all other reviews in this field will be judged. In summary, a marvellous book. A must for all decent institutional libraries and strongly recommended for all those individuals with an interest in the history of our understanding of diseases." Australian Veterinary Journal "A worthy successor to the earlier Myxomatosis, Fenner & Ratcliffe, 1965. The resilience of infective disease, in man and other animals is brilliantly explored." Harry V. Thompson, BSc, C. Biol., F. I. Biol., Founder-Director of Worplesdon Wildlife Management Research Laboratory (1959-1982) and Emeritus President, University Federation for Animal Welfare