Principles of Virology (2 Volume Set) - Softcover

Flint, S. Jane; Enquist, Lynn W.; Racaniello, Vincent R.; Skalka, Anna Marie

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9781555814434: Principles of Virology (2 Volume Set)

Synopsis

Best-selling textbook fills the gap between introductory texts and advanced reviews of major virus families.

  • Focuses on concepts and principles to present a comprehensive treatment from molecular biology to pathogenesis and control of viral infections.
  • Illustrates why and how animal viruses are studied and demonstrates how the knowledge gained from such model viruses can be used to study viral systems that are still relatively unknown.
  • Provides a thorough introduction to principles of viral pathogenesis, a broad view of viral evolution, a discussion of how viruses were discovered, and an explanation of the history of the discipline of virology.

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