Exciting, original, and wholly persuasive." New Scientist "Superb. 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. 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. 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. Zimmer adroitly links the common heritage we share withE. Exciting, original and wholly persuasive." -New Scientist "Engrossing. " - Microbe magazine, "A powerful account of the dynamic, complicated and social world we share with this ordinary yet remarkable bug. These talents are amply exhibited in Microcosm. and instincts of an investigative reporter. 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. His work will be welcomed by the scientist and the science enthusiast." - The Journal of Clinical Investigation "An educational tour-de-force. has woven a fascinating tapestry, intercalating the energy of world-changing scientific discovery with the fascinating complexity of a well-understood living organism. If not the absolute best, bar none." - " delivers what a science book should it reveals the new and re-enchants the old." - Prospect Magazine " an American science writer at the zenith of his profession. Carl Zimmer is one our very best science writers. 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. We should be sure to heed the lessons of E. prose is vivid without being misleadingsurely one of the hallmarks of good science writing. Zimmer succeeds in engendering a healthy respect for the bug that lives inside us all." - Seed Magazine "Engagingly written. coli has provided answers that have reshaped our very definitions of life. 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 helped to unravel the mysteries of our own nature and evolution. 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. Zimmer adroitly links the common heritage we share with E. This timely book deserves shelf space near Lewis Thomas' classic Lives of a Cell. 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. Exciting, original, and wholly persuasive." - New Scientist "Superb. "A powerful account of the dynamic, complicated and social world we share with this ordinary yet remarkable bug.
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