Viruses: a very short introduction, Crawford, Dorothy H. (emeritus Professor Of Medical Microbiology, University Of Edinburgh)

Автор: Crawford, Dorothy H.
Название: Viruses: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199574855 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199574858
Издательство: Oxford Academ
Цена: 8440 T
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Описание: From modern pandemics such as HIV, swine flu and SARS, to stories of vaccination and antiviral drugs, this Very Short Introduction charts man`s struggle against viruses. Outlining their origins, structure, and method of infection, Dorothy Crawford explores the vast variety of viruses, asking if we can live in harmony with them in the future.

Автор: Crawford, Dorothy H.
Название: Viruses: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198811713 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198811718
Издательство: Oxford Academ
Цена: 4790 T
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Описание: From modern pandemics such as HIV, Ebola, and Zika, to stories of vaccination and antiviral drugs, this Very Short Introduction charts our struggle against viruses. Outlining their origins, structure, and method of infection, Dorothy Crawford explores the vast variety of viruses, and asks if we can live in harmony with them in the future.

Автор: Howard, Jonathan (Professor of Cell Genetics, Inst
Название: Darwin: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0192854542 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780192854544
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Описание: Darwin`s theory that our ancestors were apes caused a furore in the scientific world and outside it when The Origin of Species was published in 1859. Analysing Darwin`s major insights and arguments, this work reasserts the importance of his work for the development of modern biology.

Автор: Close, Frank
Название: Nothing: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199225869 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199225866
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Описание: What is `nothing`? What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space - a void - exist? This Very Short Introduction explores the science and history of the elusive void: from Aristotle`s theories to black holes and quantum particles, and why the latest discoveries about the vacuum tell us extraordinary things about the cosmos.

Автор: Cooper Christopher
Название: Blood: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199581452 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199581450
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Описание: Blood is a vital component of the bodies of most multicellular animals. Chris Cooper discusses blood`s critical role in both biology and in human society, ranging from its place in religious rituals to its uses in modern medicine.

Автор: Winfield Alan
Название: Robotics: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199695989 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199695980
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Описание: Robotics is a key technology in the modern world. Yet, despite these successes, robots have failed to live up to the predictions of the 1950s and 60s. In this Very Short Introduction, Alan Winfield considers how robotics can be both a success story and a disappointment, and how robots can be both ordinary and quite remarkable.

Автор: Whiteside Alan W.
Название: HIV and AIDS: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198727496 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198727491
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Описание: HIV/ AIDS continues to be a major public health issue, affecting millions of sufferers worldwide. This Very Short Introduction explains the science, the international and local politics, the demographics, and the devastating consequences of the disease, and addresses some of the big issues that will concern us over the next decade.

Автор: Principe, Lawrence M.
Название: Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199567417 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199567416
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Описание: Lawrence M. Principe takes a fresh approach to the story of the scientific revolution, emphasising the historical context of the society and its world view at the time. From astronomy to alchemy and medicine to geology, he tells this fascinating story from the perspective of the historical characters involved.

Автор: Zalasiewicz Jan
Название: Geology: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198804458 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198804451
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Описание: Jan Zalasiewicz introduces the field of geology, its fundamental role in understanding the Earth and other planets, and its economic importance in the finding and exploitation of resources. He explains how geologists work today, and describes major discoveries such as plate tectonics, and the field`s exciting frontiers such as the geology of Mars.

Автор: Ghazoul, Jaboury
Название: Forests: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198706170 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198706175
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Описание: Forests have been entwined with human development and cultural history for centuries. In this Very Short Introduction Jaboury Ghazoul explores their origins, dynamics, and the range of goods and services they provide to human society, as well as looking at issues of deforestation, reforestation, and the effects of climate change.

Автор: Branney, Michael J (professor, School Of Geography, Geology And The Environment, University Of Leicester) Zalasiewicz, Jan (professor, School Of Geogr
Название: Volcanoes: a very short introduction
ISBN: 0199582203 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199582204
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Описание: Throughout our planet`s history volcanoes have played a large role in shaping landscapes, the climate, and biological evolution. This book explains the fundamental mechanisms of volcanism, considering why volcanoes are essential for life on Earth, and how they interact with the Earth`s other physical processes, and with human society.

Автор: Saracci Rodolfo
Название: Epidemiology: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 019954333X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199543335
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Описание: Epidemiology is the study of the changing patterns of disease. It is a vital field, central to the health of society, to the identification of causes of disease, and to their management and prevention. This Very Short Introduction dispels some of the myths relating to clinical trials, vaccination campaigns, and statistics concerning disease.

Автор: Maslin Mark
Название: Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198719043 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198719045
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Описание: In the new edition of Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction (previously titled Global Warming), Mark Maslin explores all of the key debates. Examining the most recent scientific research, he looks what climate change is, its impact on our planet, and why it`s such a complex problem to solve.

Автор: Wayne Marta
Название: Infectious Disease: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199688931 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199688937
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Описание: In this Very Short Introduction Benjamin Bolker and Marta L. Wayne explore the world of infectious disease, from viruses and bacteria to protists and fungi. Taking an ecological and evolutionary viewpoint, they use case studies to explore how outbreaks are managed and how newly emergent strains might be controlled.