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A review by alicerossi
Virology: Essays for the Living, the Dead, and the Small Things in Between by Joseph Osmundson
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A very unique piece of science nonfiction which manages to beautifully bring together molecular concepts, queer theory and social commentary.
Each essay can be stand alone, and naturally readers might prefer some over others (I did). The author does a great job at explaining and conveying how and why science does not exist in a vacuum, but is indeed impacted by politics as much as any other discipline.
Overall this book spoke deeply to me both as a scientist and a human being leaving me feeling tender and hopeful towards our shared society. It's been the best science communication book I ever read, and will be reccomending it to colleagues and friends.
Each essay can be stand alone, and naturally readers might prefer some over others (I did). The author does a great job at explaining and conveying how and why science does not exist in a vacuum, but is indeed impacted by politics as much as any other discipline.
Overall this book spoke deeply to me both as a scientist and a human being leaving me feeling tender and hopeful towards our shared society. It's been the best science communication book I ever read, and will be reccomending it to colleagues and friends.