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Viruses: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
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Viruses: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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Viruses are big news. From pandemics such as HIV, to swine flu, and
SARS, we are constantly being bombarded with information about new
lethal infections. In this Very Short Introduction Dorothy Crawford
demonstrates how clever these entities really are. From their
discovery and the unravelling of their intricate structures,
Crawford demonstrates how these tiny parasites are by far the most
abundant life forms on the planet. With up to two billion of them
in each litre of sea water, viruses play a vital role in
controlling the marine environment, and are essential to the
ocean's delicate ecosystem. In this fully updated edition, Crawford
recounts stories of renowned killer viruses such as the recent
Ebola and Zika epidemics, as well as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome, and considers the importance of air travel in
facilitating the international spread of viruses in the twenty
first century. Discussing the impact of global warming, which is
increasing the range of vector-transmitted viruses such as dengue,
yellow fever, and West Nile virus, she also considers the effect
this will have on native populations in subtropical and temperate
climates of the Americas, Australasia, and Europe. By examining our
lifestyle in the 21st century, Crawford looks to the future to ask
whether we can ever live in harmony with viruses, and considers the
ways in which we may need to adapt to prevent emerging viruses with
devastating consequences. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short
Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds
of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books
are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our
expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly
readable.
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