Description
In this engaging collection of essays, Carl Zimmer explores the astonishing diversity, history, and power of viruses—from organisms thriving in deep underground caves to those shaping life in the oceans, soil, and human body. He reveals how viruses influence evolution, ecosystems, medicine, and public health, challenging the notion that they are merely agents of disease. Written with clarity, curiosity, and scientific insight, the book offers an accessible introduction to virology and a vivid portrait of a world in which viruses are everywhere.
Available Editions
paperback
University of Chicago Press
Published Oct 6, 2015
133 pages
ISBN: 9780226320267
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Details
First Published
2011
Language
eng
Content Warnings
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