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Book Synopsis: Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Literary Hub
A leading microbiologist tackles the scientific and sociopolitical impact of viruses in eleven striking essays.
Invisible in the food we eat, the people we kiss, and inside our own bodies, viruses flourish―with the power to shape not only our health, but our social, political, and economic systems. Drawing on his expertise in microbiology, Joseph Osmundson brings readers under the microscope to understand the structure and mechanics of viruses and to examine how viruses like HIV and COVID-19 have redefined daily life.
Osmundson’s buoyant prose builds on the work of the activists and thinkers at the forefront of the HIV/AIDS crisis and critical scholars like José Esteban Munoz to navigate the intricacies of risk reduction, draw parallels between queer theory and hard science, and define what it really means to “go viral.” This dazzling multidisciplinary collection offers novel insights on illness, sex, and collective responsibility. Virology is a critical warning, a necessary reflection, and a call for a better future.
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Introducing Virology: Essays for the Living, the Dead, and the Small Things in Between - a groundbreaking book that delves into the fascinating world of viruses and their profound impact on society. As a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction and hailed as a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Literary Hub, this compelling collection of essays by leading microbiologist Joseph Osmundson is an absolute must-read for anyone curious about the invisible forces that shape our lives.
With a captivating blend of scientific knowledge and social commentary, Osmundson takes readers on a remarkable journey under the microscope, unraveling the inner workings of viruses. Whether discussing the intimate connections we have with these microscopic entities through the food we eat or the people we interact with, or exploring the broader implications of viruses on our politics, economics, and daily experiences, Virology is a riveting exploration of a subject that affects us all.
One of the highlights of Virology is Osmundson's thought-provoking analysis of viruses like HIV and COVID-19, and how they have reshaped our world. Drawing upon the insights of pioneering activists and thinkers from the HIV/AIDS crisis and critical scholars like José Esteban Munoz, Osmundson seamlessly connects the dots between risk reduction, queer theory, and scientific breakthroughs, shedding new light on these complex topics.
Furthermore, Virology goes beyond being a mere scientific treatise and invites readers to critically examine the intersections of illness, sex, and collective responsibility. Osmundson's buoyant prose challenges conventional wisdom, providing readers with fresh perspectives and empowering them to envision a better future. It is a book that sounds the alarm, fosters introspection, and spurs us all to take action.
Don't miss out on experiencing this eye-opening journey through the intriguing world of viruses. Join Joseph Osmundson as he uncovers the hidden truths, challenges societal norms, and invites us to contemplate the urgent importance of our collective well-being. Get your copy of Virology: Essays for the Living, the Dead, and the Small Things in Between today and be prepared to be enlightened.
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