Parasite Rex (with a New Epilogue): Inside the Bizarre World of Nature'sMost Dangerous Creatures
inside the bizarre world of nature's most dangerous creatures
$48.97
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
9 October 2001
Summary
Parasite Rex: Unveiling Nature’s Shadow Rulers
For decades, parasites were the unloved outcasts of the scientific world. Now, biologists are realizing that these diverse and intricate organisms represent the pinnacle of evolution on Earth.
Embark on a fascinating journey into the bizarre realm of parasites with Carl Zimmer. Discover their astonishing abilities: rewriting DNA, manipulating brains, engineering viruses as weapons, and transforming healthy hosts into the living …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780743200110 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 074320011X |
| Author: | Carl Zimmer |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Edition: | New edition |
| Release Date: | 9 October 2001 |
| Weight: | 315g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 140mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
Susan AdamsForbesZimmer is such an accomplished, vivid writer that he is able to weave these revolting beasts into an engrossing story that you will read to the last page.
Kevin Padian The New York Times With Parasite Rex, Zimmer proves himself as fine a science essayist as we have.Mark Ridley The New Scientist A nonstop delight…Zimmer is a colorful writer, and takes full advantage of the macabre natural history of parasites.Michael Harris Los Angeles Times A model of liveliness and clarity…a book capable of changing how we see the world.Susan Adams Forbes Zimmer is such an accomplished, vivid writer that he is able to weave these revolting beasts into an engrossing story that you will read to the last page.
About The Author
Carl Zimmer
Carl Zimmer is a senior editor at DISCOVER magazine. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Everett Clark Award for science journalism in 1994 and the American Institute of Biological Sciences Media Award in 1997.
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