Bacteria and Viruses

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Scientific inquiry and experimentation have fueled human awareness and innovation across all fields of science and technology. The Lucent Library of Science and Technology examines the fruits of these efforts. This wideranging series explores environmental phenomena such as global warming, astronomical wonders such as black holes, and life-altering inventions such as lasers. Vivid, informative narrative and fully documented quotes enhance each volume in the series. Each book includes an annotated bibliography and a detailed index.

Author(s): Peggy Thomas
Series: The Lucent library of science and technology
Edition: 1
Publisher: Lucent Books
Year: 2004

Language: English
Pages: 113
City: San Diego, Calif

Bacteria and Viruses......Page 1
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Table of Contents......Page 4
Foreword......Page 5
Introduction, Swimming in a Sea of Microbes......Page 8
1 We Are Surrounded......Page 11
2 Early Discoveries......Page 26
3 Fighting an Invisible Enemy......Page 40
4 Emerging Microbes......Page 55
5 Harnessing Invisible Power......Page 68
6 The Future Under a Microscope......Page 82
Notes......Page 96
Glossary......Page 98
For Further Reading......Page 100
Works Consulted......Page 102
Index......Page 106
Picture Credits......Page 112
About the Author......Page 113