Emerging Viruses

by Stephen S. Morse (Editor)

New epidemics such as AIDS and "mad cow" disease have dramatized the need to explore the factors underlying rapid viral evolution and emerging viruses. This comprehensive volume is the first to describe this multifaceted new field. It places viral evolution and emergence in a historical context, describes the interaction of viruses with hosts, and details the advances in molecular biology and epidemiology that have provided the tools necessary to track developing viral epidemics and to detect new viruses far more successfully than could be done in the recent past. This unique book also lucidly details case histories and offers practical suggestions for the prevention of future epidemics. The contributors are leading authorities in their disciplines, and were selected both for their expert knowledge and for their ability to define and elucidate the fundamental issues. The book is highly accessible and has been written for a wide audience that includes virologists, public
health authorities, medical anthropologists, evolutionary biologists, geneticists, infectious disease specialists, and social scientists interested in medical and health issues.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Ikoi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like dry reads- in fact, most of my preferred reads tend to be nonfiction.

I'm fascinated by epidemiology. While lacking a comprehensive background in biology (I have enough background to know I don't know nearly enough), this book was good at dissecting the very dynamic and complex web of viruses and epidemics into smaller digestible chunks of information.

With each chapter, I gain more respect in scientists in this field of work as well as those in evolutionary biology. I hope to read more on the subject this year.

[JT · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book, by the man that coined the phrase...