Fundamental Virology [Hardcover]

Bernard N. Fields (Editor), David M. Knipe (Editor), Peter M. Howley (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995 | ISBN-10: 0781702844 | ISBN-13: 978-0781702843 | Edition: 3rd

This text provides an explanation of the basic and medical aspects of virology in a comprehensive format. It is comprised of selected chapters from the third edition of "Fields Virology" (ISBN 0-7817-0253-4) that have specific relevance for all medical and graduate students, as well as researchers in infectious disease and other clinical scientists. The book is divided into two major sections: the first addresses general principles such as virus taxonomy, analysis of viral membranes, defective genomes and pathogenesis of viral infection; the second section details specific virus families and their replication and provides critical updates on specific virus families.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1340 pages
• Publisher: Raven Pr; 3rd edition (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781702844
• ISBN-13: 978-0781702843
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,617,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > Medical Books > Basic Sciences > Virology

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for anyone who needs virus reference information., October 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Fundamental Virology (Hardcover)

Fields Fundamental Virology (and the more in-depth two volume Virology) provides an essential reference for anyone who works with viruses or needs to learn about them. It compiles the most up-to-date information and understanding written by experts. It is always my first (and usually only) stop in a search for information I need relating to viruses.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the only book i will ever need, April 1, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Fundamental Virology (Hardcover)

As an undergraduate taking a course in virology, I found this book the only book I ever needed. It has all the information that you need and more. I just hope that they will continue to come out with a newer edition since this book is out of date and the field of virology has grown since this edition.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Need some basic science knowledge., October 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fundamental Virology (Hardcover)

I read the chapter on prions and i found it to be really good and up to date. of course it requires you to know a little background knowledge but if you're reading this book you probably already fill out that category. definitely not for the layman...