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Author: Dr. Marilyn J. Roossinck (Professor Emeritus) ,
Carl Zimmer
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 16.50cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 24.10cm
Weight: 1.049kg
ISBN: 9780691166964
ISBN 10: 069116696
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 20 September 2016
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Language: English
Reviews
[A] stunning explication of 101 viruses that infect everything from humans to archaea. Along with basics on life cycles, transmission and more, Roossinck offers succinct descriptions, schematic drawings and a gallery of electron-microscopy images. --Barbara Kiser, Nature [A] very useful resource. --Booklist This well-illustrated guide provides an introduction to the biology of viruses and history of virology, as well as singling out 101 of these infectious agents to profile in more depth. --Science News Magazine A visually appealing resource that will be useful for virologists while simultaneously appealing to the layperson curious about the fascinating and vital role these organisms play in the ecosystem. --Library Journal
[A] stunning explication of 101 viruses that infect everything from humans to archaea. Along with basics on life cycles, transmission and more, Roossinck offers succinct descriptions, schematic drawings and a gallery of electron-microscopy images. --Barbara Kiser, Nature [A] very useful resource. --Booklist This well-illustrated guide provides an introduction to the biology of viruses and history of virology, as well as singling out 101 of these infectious agents to profile in more depth. --Science News Magazine A visually appealing resource that will be useful for virologists while simultaneously appealing to the layperson curious about the fascinating and vital role these organisms play in the ecosystem. --Library Journal The rise of the Zika virus was one of the most troubling medical stories of the past year--and yes, it's covered in this richly illustrated rogue's gallery by virologist Marilyn J. Roossinck. There's also a graphic explanation of the inner workings of viruses, and a foreword by renowned science writer Carl Zimmer. --Alan Boyle, GeekWire
[A] stunning explication of 101 viruses that infect everything from humans to archaea. Along with basics on life cycles, transmission and more, Roossinck offers succinct descriptions, schematic drawings and a gallery of electron-microscopy images. --Barbara Kiser, Nature
[A] stunning explication of 101 viruses that infect everything from humans to archaea. Along with basics on life cycles, transmission and more, Roossinck offers succinct descriptions, schematic drawings and a gallery of electron-microscopy images. --Barbara Kiser, Nature [A] very useful resource. --Booklist This well-illustrated guide provides an introduction to the biology of viruses and history of virology, as well as singling out 101 of these infectious agents to profile in more depth. --Science News Magazine
Author Information
Marilyn J. Roossinck is professor of virus ecology in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at Pennsylvania State University. She lives in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
