A Planet of Viruses: Second Edition, by Carl Zimmer
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The past year has been one of viral panic—panic about viruses, that is. Through headlines, public health warnings, and at least one homemade hazmat suit, we were reminded of the powerful force of viruses. They are the smallest living things known to science, yet they can hold the entire planet in their sway.A Planet of Viruses is Carl Zimmer’s eye-opening look at the hidden world of viruses. Zimmer, the popular science writer and author of National Geographic’s award-winning blog The Loom, has updated this edition to include the stories of new outbreaks, such as Ebola, MERS, and chikungunya virus; new scientific discoveries, such as a hundred-million-year-old virus that infected the common ancestor of armadillos, elephants, and humans; and new findings that show why climate change may lead to even deadlier outbreaks. Zimmer’s lucid explanations and fascinating stories demonstrate how deeply humans and viruses are intertwined. Viruses helped give rise to the first life-forms, are responsible for many of our most devastating diseases, and will continue to control our fate for centuries. Thoroughly readable, and as reassuring as it is frightening, A Planet of Viruses is a fascinating tour of a formidable hidden world.
A Planet of Viruses: Second Edition, by Carl Zimmer- Amazon Sales Rank: #35435 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .50" w x 5.50" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 128 pages
Review “Just about everything you’ve always wanted to know—and a lot you’ll probably wish you didn’t know—about the viruses that have caused humanity so much grief throughout history.” (Praise for the first edition Forbes)“In A Planet of Viruses, science writer Carl Zimmer accomplishes in a mere 100 pages what other authors struggle to do in 500: He reshapes our understanding of the hidden realities at the core of everyday existence. . . . Whether he’s exploring how viruses come to America or picking apart the surprisingly complicated common cold, Zimmer’s train of thought is concise and illuminating.” (Praise for the first edition Washington Post) “Absolutely top-drawer popular science writing. . . . Zimmer’s information-packed, superbly readable look at virological knowledge awakens readers to the fact that not only are viruses everywhere but we couldn’t live without them.” (Praise for the first edition Booklist, starred review)“A smart, beautiful, and somewhat demented book that’s likely to give you a case of the willies. In the best way possible.” (Praise for the first edition Boing Boing)
About the Author Carl Zimmer is a columnist for the New York Times, writes for National Geographic and other magazines, and is the author of thirteen books, including Parasite Rex, Soul Made Flesh, and Microcosm. He is also a lecturer at Yale University, where he teaches writing about science and the environment.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Awesome book By aruba Nice overview on several viruses. Plenty of facts on each to wet your appetite. Go buy other books if you want explicit details.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. which makes it easy to still adore parts of the book even if ... By Caate I'm a big Carl Zimmer fan already and this was on par. Carl Zimmer has a way of making microbiology concepts so relatable. I wish all of my friends would read this so they could understand why I get so giddy to talk about syncytin! The book is concise and makes science readable for laypeople. Each chapter is an article on a different subject, which makes it easy to still adore parts of the book even if a chapter or two don't resonate with you. Highly recommend! Also, I purchased the first edition AND the second edition. There do not appear to be huge differences between the two, though some of the research on ERVWE1 probably is missing from the first edition.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The good, the bad and the ugly virus, some that we cannot live without By D.C. Wolf A Planet of Viruses by Carl Zimmer is a great little pocket reference on what viruses are, the history of viruses, the scientific struggles, and the good, the bad, and the ugly.So much information jammed into a little over 100 pages. Beautiful imagery as well. And, a nice reference section that ties this one up with a bow.If you want to know more about viruses without being saturated in scientific terminology and overwritten explanations, this is the book for you. It is an enjoyable quick read.
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