| Main Title |
A planet of viruses / |
| Author |
Zimmer, Carl, 1966-.
|
| Publisher |
The University of Chicago Press, |
| Year Published |
2011 |
| OCLC Number |
747820746 |
| ISBN |
9780226983356; 0226983358 |
| Subjects |
Microbiology--Virology
|
| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EKBM |
QR360 .Z65 2011 |
|
Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
08/29/2011 |
STATUS |
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| Collation |
109 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. |
| Notes |
Includes blbliographical references and index. |
| Contents Notes |
This book explores the hidden world of viruses -a world that each of us inhabits. Here Carl Zimmer, popular science writer and author of Discover magazine's award-winning blog The Loom, presents the latest research on how viruses hold sway over our lives and our biosphere, how viruses helped give rise to the first life-forms, how viruses are producing new diseases, how we can harness viruses for our own ends, and how viruses will ocntinue to control our fate for years to come. |
| Place Published |
Chicago, IL. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
2011 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20110825104042 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
OCLC |
| Type |
CAT |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
01181nam 2200253Ka 45020 |
