by Carl Zimmer
Short, but interesting. Not too technical. This book would probably make a good, very basic, introductory text on the subject of viruses. The book briefly discusses the official discovery of viruses, the tobacco mosaic virus, the common cold, flu, papillomavirus and the jackalope, bacteriophages ...
An enjoyable, if way too short, overview of viruses and the world they have helped to make. I learned some things, reviewed some others, and renewed my liking for Zimmer's clean, clear prose. It's a good introduction but will leave the virus aficionado hungry for more. Read Parasite Rex or Microcos...
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