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Microcosm: E. Coli and the New Science of Life by Zimmer, Carl
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- ISBN
- 9780307276865
- Book Title
- Microcosm : E. Coli and the New Science of Life
- Item Length
- 8in
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Genre
- Science, History
- Topic
- Biotechnology, Life Sciences / Microbiology, Life Sciences / Molecular Biology, Modern / 20th Century, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Life Sciences / Bacteriology, History
- Item Width
- 5.2in
- Item Weight
- 7.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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A Best Book of the Year Seed Magazine * Granta Magazine * The Plain-Dealer In this fascinating and utterly engaging book, Carl Zimmer traces E. coli 's pivotal role in the history of biology, from the discovery of DNA to the latest advances in biotechnology. He reveals the many surprising and alarming parallels between E. coli 's life and our own. And he describes how E. coli changes in real time, revealing billions of years of history encoded within its genome. E. coli is also the most engineered species on Earth, and as scientists retool this microbe to produce life-saving drugs and clean fuel, they are discovering just how far the definition of life can be stretched.
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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0307276864
ISBN-13
9780307276865
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71092334
Product Key Features
Book Title
Microcosm : E. Coli and the New Science of Life
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Biotechnology, Life Sciences / Microbiology, Life Sciences / Molecular Biology, Modern / 20th Century, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Life Sciences / Bacteriology, History
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Science, History
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
7.3 Oz
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Reviews
"A powerful account of the dynamic, complicated and social world we share with this ordinary yet remarkable bug. . . . Exciting, original, and wholly persuasive." - New Scientist "Superb. . . . A quietly revolutionary book." - Boston Globe "Creepy, mind-twisting, and delightful all at the same time" -Steven Johnson, author of The Invention of Air "This award-winning science writer has turned out an illuminating biography of one of biology's most influentialand underappreciatedplayers." - Discover "For readers who enjoy a seat at the revolution and a chance to ponder the 'supple little bugs' at the dawn of life, Microcosm is a bracing read. This timely book deserves shelf space near Lewis Thomas' classic Lives of a Cell ." - Cleveland Plain-Dealer "Engrossing. . . . Zimmer adroitly links the common heritage we share with E. coli and the emerging horizons of science." - The New York Times Book Review "All in all, Microcosm is a phantasmagoric read that explains how our understanding of the nature of E. coli has helped to unravel the mysteries of our own nature and evolution. The book is impressive for the information it imparts and even more impressive for the ideas it provokes." - New England Journal of Medicine "E. coli has provided answers that have reshaped our very definitions of life. Zimmer succeeds in engendering a healthy respect for the bug that lives inside us all." - Seed Magazine "Engagingly written. . . . [Zimmer's] prose is vivid without being misleadingsurely one of the hallmarks of good science writing. . . . We should be sure to heed the lessons of E. coli. Those little stinkers have been around a lot longer than we have, and they have some story to tell." - The New York Sun "It's this simple. Carl Zimmer is one our very best science writers. If not the absolute best, bar none." - Scienceblogs.com "[ Microcosm ] delivers what a science book should; it reveals the new and re-enchants the old." - Prospect Magazine "[Zimmer is] an American science writer at the zenith of his profession. . . . [He] has woven a fascinating tapestry, intercalating the energy of world-changing scientific discovery with the fascinating complexity of a well-understood living organism. His work will be welcomed by the scientist and the science enthusiast." - The Journal of Clinical Investigation "An educational tour-de-force. . . . [Zimmer] brings remarkable talents to popular science writing: ability to write succinct, lively prose; genius at applying familiar words to replace the jargon of scientific terms; intelligence to grasp complex ideas . . . and instincts of an investigative reporter. These talents are amply exhibited in Microcosm ." - Microbe magazine, "A powerful account of the dynamic, complicated and social world we share with this ordinary yet remarkable bug.... Exciting, original and wholly persuasive." -New Scientist "Engrossing.... Zimmer adroitly links the common heritage we share withE. coliand the emerging horizons of science." -The New York Times Book Review "WithMicrocosm, this award-winning science writer has turned out an illuminating biography of one of biology's most influential-and underappreciated-players." -Discover "Microcosmcould well be entitledFantastic Voyage.Carl Zimmer, one of our most talented and respected science writers, guides us on a memorable journey into the invisible but amazing world within and around a tiny bacterium. He reveals a life-or-death battle every bit as dramatic as that on the Serengeti and one that offers profound insights into how life is made and evolves.Microcosmexpands our sense of wonder by illuminating a microscopic universe few could imagine and instills a sense of pride in the great achievements of the scientists who have discovered and mastered its workings." --Sean B. Carroll, author ofEndless Forms Most BeautifulandThe Making of the Fittest "Written in elegant, even poetic prose, Zimmer's well-crafted exploration should be required reading for all well-educated readers." --Publishers Weekly, "A powerful account of the dynamic, complicated and social world we share with this ordinary yet remarkable bug. . . . Exciting, original, and wholly persuasive." New Scientist "Superb. . . . A quietly revolutionary book." Boston Globe "Creepy, mind-twisting, and delightful all at the same time" Steven Johnson, author of The Invention of Air "This award-winning science writer has turned out an illuminating biography of one of biology's most influentialand underappreciatedplayers." Discover "For readers who enjoy a seat at the revolution and a chance to ponder the 'supple little bugs' at the dawn of life, Microcosm is a bracing read. This timely book deserves shelf space near Lewis Thomas' classic Lives of a Cell ." Cleveland Plain-Dealer "Engrossing. . . . Zimmer adroitly links the common heritage we share with E. coli and the emerging horizons of science." The New York Times Book Review "All in all, Microcosm is a phantasmagoric read that explains how our understanding of the nature of E. coli has helped to unravel the mysteries of our own nature and evolution. The book is impressive for the information it imparts and even more impressive for the ideas it provokes." New England Journal of Medicine "E. coli has provided answers that have reshaped our very definitions of life. Zimmer succeeds in engendering a healthy respect for the bug that lives inside us all." Seed Magazine "Engagingly written. . . . [Zimmer's] prose is vivid without being misleadingsurely one of the hallmarks of good science writing. . . . We should be sure to heed the lessons of E. coli. Those little stinkers have been around a lot longer than we have, and they have some story to tell." The New York Sun "It's this simple. Carl Zimmer is one our very best science writers. If not the absolute best, bar none." Scienceblogs.com "[ Microcosm ] delivers what a science book should; it reveals the new and re-enchants the old." Prospect Magazine "[Zimmer is] an American science writer at the zenith of his profession. . . . [He] has woven a fascinating tapestry, intercalating the energy of world-changing scientific discovery with the fascinating complexity of a well-understood living organism. His work will be welcomed by the scientist and the science enthusiast." The Journal of Clinical Investigation "An educational tour-de-force. . . . [Zimmer] brings remarkable talents to popular science writing: ability to write succinct, lively prose; genius at applying familiar words to replace the jargon of scientific terms; intelligence to grasp complex ideas . . . and instincts of an investigative reporter. These talents are amply exhibited in Microcosm ." Microbe magazine, "Microcosmcould well be entitledFantastic Voyage.Carl Zimmer, one of our most talented and respected science writers, guides us on a memorable journey into the invisible but amazing world within and around a tiny bacterium. He reveals a life-or-death battle every bit as dramatic as that on the Serengeti and one that offers profound insights into how life is made and evolves.Microcosmexpands our sense of wonder by illuminating a microscopic universe few could imagine and instills a sense of pride in the great achievements of the scientists who have discovered and mastered its workings." --Sean B. Carroll, author ofEndless Forms Most BeautifulandThe Making of the Fittest "Written in elegant, even poetic prose, Zimmer's well-crafted exploration should be required reading for all well-educated readers." --Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition., "A powerful account of the dynamic, complicated and social world we share with this ordinary yet remarkable bug.... Exciting, original and wholly persuasive." -New Scientist "Superb. . . . A quietly revolutionary book." -The Boston Globe "Creepy, mind-twisting, and delightful all at the same time" -Steven Johnson, author ofThe Invention of Air "This award-winning science writer has turned out an illuminating biography of one of biology's most influential-and underappreciated-players." -Discover "Engrossing.... Zimmer adroitly links the common heritage we share withE. coliand the emerging horizons of science." -The New York Times Book Review "Microcosmcould well be entitledFantastic Voyage.Carl Zimmer, one of our most talented and respected science writers, guides us on a memorable journey into the invisible but amazing world within and around a tiny bacterium. He reveals a life-or-death battle every bit as dramatic as that on the Serengeti and one that offers profound insights into how life is made and evolves.Microcosmexpands our sense of wonder by illuminating a microscopic universe few could imagine and instills a sense of pride in the great achievements of the scientists who have discovered and mastered its workings." -Sean B. Carroll, author ofEndless Forms Most BeautifulandThe Making of the Fittest "Written in elegant, even poetic prose, Zimmer's well-crafted exploration should be required reading for all well-educated readers." -Publishers Weekly, "A powerful account of the dynamic, complicated and social world we share with this ordinary yet remarkable bug. . . . Exciting, original, and wholly persuasive." -New Scientist "Superb. . . . A quietly revolutionary book." -Boston Globe "Creepy, mind-twisting, and delightful all at the same time" -Steven Johnson, author ofThe Invention of Air "This award-winning science writer has turned out an illuminating biography of one of biology's most influentialand underappreciatedplayers." -Discover "For readers who enjoy a seat at the revolution and a chance to ponder the 'supple little bugs' at the dawn of life,Microcosmis a bracing read. This timely book deserves shelf space near Lewis Thomas' classicLives of a Cell." -Cleveland Plain-Dealer "Engrossing. . . . Zimmer adroitly links the common heritage we share with E. coli and the emerging horizons of science." -The New York Times Book Review "All in all,Microcosmis a phantasmagoric read that explains how our understanding of the nature of E. coli has helped to unravel the mysteries of our own nature and evolution. The book is impressive for the information it imparts and even more impressive for the ideas it provokes." -New England Journal of Medicine "E. coli has provided answers that have reshaped our very definitions of life. Zimmer succeeds in engendering a healthy respect for the bug that lives inside us all." -Seed Magazine "Engagingly written. . . . [Zimmer's] prose is vivid without being misleadingsurely one of the hallmarks of good science writing. . . . We should be sure to heed the lessons of E. coli. Those little stinkers have been around a lot longer than we have, and they have some story to tell." -The New York Sun "It's this simple. Carl Zimmer is one our very best science writers. If not the absolute best, bar none." -Scienceblogs.com "[Microcosm] delivers what a science book should; it reveals the new and re-enchants the old." -Prospect Magazine "[Zimmer is] an American science writer at the zenith of his profession. . . . [He] has woven a fascinating tapestry, intercalating the energy of world-changing scientific discovery with the fascinating complexity of a well-understood living organism. His work will be welcomed by the scientist and the science enthusiast." -The Journal of Clinical Investigation "An educational tour-de-force. . . . [Zimmer] brings remarkable talents to popular science writing: ability to write succinct, lively prose; genius at applying familiar words to replace the jargon of scientific terms; intelligence to grasp complex ideas . . . and instincts of an investigative reporter. These talents are amply exhibited inMicrocosm." -Microbemagazine, "A powerful account of the dynamic, complicated and social world we share with this ordinary yet remarkable bug. . . . Exciting, original, and wholly persuasive." -- New Scientist "Superb. . . . A quietly revolutionary book." -- Boston Globe "Creepy, mind-twisting, and delightful all at the same time" --Steven Johnson, author of The Invention of Air "This award-winning science writer has turned out an illuminating biography of one of biology's most influential-and underappreciated-players." -- Discover "For readers who enjoy a seat at the revolution and a chance to ponder the 'supple little bugs' at the dawn of life, Microcosm is a bracing read. This timely book deserves shelf space near Lewis Thomas' classic Lives of a Cell ." -- Cleveland Plain-Dealer "Engrossing. . . . Zimmer adroitly links the common heritage we share with E. coli and the emerging horizons of science." -- The New York Times Book Review "All in all, Microcosm is a phantasmagoric read that explains how our understanding of the nature of E. coli has helped to unravel the mysteries of our own nature and evolution. The book is impressive for the information it imparts and even more impressive for the ideas it provokes." -- New England Journal of Medicine "E. coli has provided answers that have reshaped our very definitions of life. Zimmer succeeds in engendering a healthy respect for the bug that lives inside us all." -- Seed Magazine "Engagingly written. . . . [Zimmer's] prose is vivid without being misleading-surely one of the hallmarks of good science writing. . . . We should be sure to heed the lessons of E. coli. Those little stinkers have been around a lot longer than we have, and they have some story to tell." -- The New York Sun "It's this simple. Carl Zimmer is one our very best science writers. If not the absolute best, bar none." -- Scienceblogs.com "[ Microcosm ] delivers what a science book should; it reveals the new and re-enchants the old." -- Prospect Magazine "[Zimmer is] an American science writer at the zenith of his profession. . . . [He] has woven a fascinating tapestry, intercalating the energy of world-changing scientific discovery with the fascinating complexity of a well-understood living organism. His work will be welcomed by the scientist and the science enthusiast." -- The Journal of Clinical Investigation "An educational tour-de-force. . . . [Zimmer] brings remarkable talents to popular science writing: ability to write succinct, lively prose; genius at applying familiar words to replace the jargon of scientific terms; intelligence to grasp complex ideas . . . and instincts of an investigative reporter. These talents are amply exhibited in Microcosm ." -- Microbe magazine
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