A planet of viruses / Carl Zimmer.
A planet of viruses / Carl Zimmer.
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Publisher
Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2015.
Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2015.
Date
2015.
Call Numbers
G 2016/1884
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Language
English
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Physical content
x, 122 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Content type
still image
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Foreword / by Judy Diamond and Charles Wood -- Introduction -- "A contagious living fluid" -- Tobacco mosaic virus and the discovery of the virosphere -- Old companions -- The uncommon cold -- How rhinoviruses gently conquered the world -- Looking down from the stars -- Influenza's never-ending rein...
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Publisher
Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2015.
Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2015.
Edition
Second edition.
Place of Publication
Illinois
Date Published
2015.
2015.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
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 lanet of viruses' is Carl Zimmer's ey...
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A planet of viruses / Carl Zimmer.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Also issued online.
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©2015.
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Call Numbers
G 2016/1884
Record Identifier
74VKVPaM30ey
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVPaM30ey
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ISBN
9780226294209 (paperback)
DDC
616.9/101
MMS ID
991023993314602626
