Release Date: 01 August, 2001
Hardcover
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The original work was published in 1985 as Virology; the name was expanded with the third edition to acknowledge the original editor, Bernie Fields, now deceased. This reference comprises two hefty volumes--90 contributions--addressing both the molecular aspects of viral replication and the medical features of viral infections. Coverage of the general aspects of virology has been enhanced in this edition with new chapters on principles of virology, virus entry and uncoating, replication strategies of RNA viruses and DNA viruses, virus assembly, and virus vectors. The second part, which covers specific virus families and specific viruses of medical importance has new chapters on the arteriviruses, the Bornaviridae, and Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus, as well as expansion of the retrovirus section. Contributors are affiliated with institutions all over the US; the chief editors are with Harvard Medical School.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
The Third Edition of this classic reference is thoroughly revised to incorporate the past five years' discoveries on the replication, molecular biology, pathogenesis, and medical aspects of viruses. Coverage includes new material on human immunodeficiency viruses, emerging viruses, prions, papillomaviruses, hepatitis C virus, hantaviruses, herpesviruses, vaccines, and viruses and cancer. Seventy-two chapters comprehensively examine the molecular biology, replication, biology, and clinical significance of all known virus families. New to the Third Edition are chapters on astroviruses; Flaviviridae, including hepatitis C virus and pestivirus; human herpesvirus 7; hepatitis E virus; and lactate dehydrogenase-elevating virus and related viruses. An updated section on general virology includes four new chapters on viruses infecting plants; insects; yeast, fungi, and parasites; and bacteria. Illustrations include a new section of color plates dealing primarily with the principles of virus structure.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Info
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Two-volume reference for clinicians and researchers. Part I features new chapters on the principles of virology, virus entry, virus assembly, and virus vectors. Part II features new coverage of antiviruses and herpes virus. CD-ROM is included in the back of Volume 1. Previous edition: c1996, authored by Bernard Fields. DNLM: Viruses. Rating 4.5
Best out there for MAMMALIAN virologyMy take on this two-volume set is that if you are going to put out as much money as this set costs, you should get a lot for it. This two- volume set is simply the best I have found for MAMMALIAN virology, with a close second being 'Fundamental Virology'. I stress the mammalian virology, as it omits a good bit (if not all) of the plant- associated virii. The basics of all virus structure are in there, regarding plant virii, but beyond that, there is information lacking. Despite this, when purchased as a graduate-level or upper-undergraduate level text or reference guide, there simply is no other text of this scale. There is a lot more text than graphics, but this does not (in my opinion) deter from the value of the text. If I could, I'd give a 4.5 star of 5, only for the lack of plant virii information and my personal desire for more graphics. i will say that the CD-Rom has more than enough graphics to make up for the book's seeming lack of graphics. As a 'financially- burdened' Pathology trainee and Virologist by employment, I will say that this is worth the price and effort to read. Note that it is written to the biologist who has some knowledge, albeit foundational knowledge, of biology.A FINE VIROLOGY YARDSTICKThere is hardly any significant fact about viruses that missed-out in this edition of "Fields Virology". Page after page, this sound all-inclusive reference doles out authoritative information on both viruses and viral syndromes. From taxonomy to etiology, metamorphosis to replication; the analyses of this text is grand. The same applies to its attached CD-ROM. Its practical outlook was intended to benefit both microbiologists and pathologists. Bernard Fields and his colleagues made their mark with this book. It is a great effort.
However, most botanist may not be pleased to know that little attention was paid to plant viruses. Again, many potential buyers may be demoralized by the rather high price that this virology-set demands.Another Bible. Amazing viral worldIt covers all fields of virology. Perfect and wonderful ! Easy to understand. I really recommend this book to who is involved in biology |
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