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Encyclopedia of Virology

  • 4th Edition - February 24, 2021
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Dennis H. Bamford, Mark Zuckerman
  • Language: English

Encyclopedia of Virology, Fourth Edition, Five Volume Set builds on the solid foundation laid by the previous editions, expanding its reach with new and timely topics. In five volu… Read more

Description

Encyclopedia of Virology, Fourth Edition, Five Volume Set builds on the solid foundation laid by the previous editions, expanding its reach with new and timely topics. In five volumes, the work provides comprehensive coverage of the whole virosphere, making this a unique resource. Content explores viruses present in the environment and the pathogenic viruses of humans, animals, plants and microorganisms. Key areas and concepts concerning virus classification, structure, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention are discussed, guiding the reader through chapters that are presented at an accessible level, and include further readings for those needing more specific information. More than ever now, with the Covid19 pandemic, we are seeing the huge impact viruses have on our life and society. This encyclopedia is a must-have resource for scientists and practitioners, and a great source of information for the wider public.

Key features

  • Offers students and researchers a one-stop shop for information on virology not easily available elsewhere
  • Fills a critical gap of information in a field that has seen significant progress in recent years
  • Authored and edited by recognized experts in the field, with a range of different expertise, thus ensuring a high-quality standard

Readership

Academic and corporate libraries serving virologists and microbiologists, with interests including basic and clinical science; university teachers and students in biological science and medicine; virology practitioners in hepatology, respiratory medicine and infectious disease. Secondary audience includes journalists and policy makers in governmental institutions

Table of contents

Volume 1: The Virus as a Concept – Fundamentals of Virology

Volume 2: Viruses as Infectious Agents: Human and Animal Viruses

Volume 3: Viruses as Infectious Agents: Plant Viruses

Volume 4: Viruses as Infectious Agents: Bacterial, Archaeal, Fungal, Algal, and Invertebrate Viruses

Volume 5: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Virus Infections

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 24, 2021
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Dennis H. Bamford

Prof. D. Bamford has been involved for decades in molecular virology, virus purification and crystallization methods as well as in work where viral structures have been solved using EM and X-ray diffraction. His expertise in molecular virology is broad and his work well recognized in the research community. He has been awarded twice both the esteemed Academy Professorship and the Centre of Excellence funded by the Academy of Finland. He is an EMBO member and has several positions of trust in scientific and administrative organizations. He was director of EU ESFRI Instruct Centre for Virus Production (ICVIR). Bamford has published ~400 articles in international peer-reviewed journals in virology, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. About half of the primary articles are published with international collaborators showing high international integration. In addition, Prof. Bamford has contributed to almost 40 scientific book chapters.
Affiliations and expertise
Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland

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Mark Zuckerman

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Infectious Diseases, King`s College London, UK

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