by Alan Cann (Author)
Principles of Molecular Virology, Third Edition provides an essential introduction to modern virology in a clear and concise manner. It is a highly enjoyable and readable text with numerous illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of important principles. This edition has been updated and revised with new figures and text. It also includes a CD-ROM with material that complements the text. The CD-ROM includes interactive tutorials, virtual experiments and multiple-choice questions. New to 3rd Edition are: Viruses and Apoptosis (Chapter 6); Bacteriophages and Human Disease (Chapter 7); learning objectives for each chapter; pronunciation section in Glossary and abbreviations section (Appendix 1); Key events in the history of virology (Appendix 3); and, addition of colour in text and figures to enhance understanding of key points. It includes a CD containing interactive learning resources to complement text, e.g. tutorials, MCQ's, Virtual experiments, PPT slide set containing lecture notes. A different CD is included with standard and Instructor's edition. It also includes a Virology on-line section - encourages readers to access the Internet to find further information. It includes self assessment questions at the end of each chapter and classification of Subcellular Infectious agents. It contains approximately 20 per cent new material and is completely revised throughout. It contains over 120 figures.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 339
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Publisher: Academic Press Inc
Published: 01 Mar 2001
ISBN 10: 0121585336
ISBN 13: 9780121585334
Book Overview: Key Features * New to 3E: * Viruses and Apoptosis (Chapter 6) * Bacteriophages and Human Disease (Chapter 7) * Learning objectives for each chapter * Pronunciation section in Glossary and abbreviations section (Appendix 1) * Key events in the history of virology (Appendix 3) * Addition of colour in text and figures to enhance understanding of key points * Inclusion of CD containing interactive learning resources to complement text, e.g. tutorials, MCQ's, Virtual experiments, PPT slide set containing lecture notes; Different CD with standard and Instructor's edition * Virology on-line section - encourages readers to access the Internet to find further information * Also: * Self assessment questions at the end of each chapter * Classification of Subcellular Infectious agents * Approx. 20 per cent new material and completely revised throughout * Over 120 figures