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I Contain Multitudes

The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life
By Ed Yong
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I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong explores the fascinating world of microbes and their integral roles in the lives of all living things. Yong takes readers on a journey through the microbial universe, revealing how these tiny organisms shape our health, ecology, and existence. The book beautifully illustrates the unseen symbiosis between microbes and the macroscopic world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the hidden world of microbes and how they shape the lives of animals, plants, and humans. It's a compelling exploration of the microscopic creatures that influence health, behaviour, and evolution, offering a new perspective on the interconnectedness of life.

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I Contain Multitudes

I Contain Multitudes is science journalism at its best' Bill Gates
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE 2017
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2017

A thrilling, witty, genre-busting book on microbes, one of science's hottest topics, by a debut writer with a huge following.

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I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong takes readers on an extraordinary journey into the unseen world of microbes. These microscopic organisms are not only integral to our survival, but they influence almost every aspect of life on Earth. Through vivid storytelling and a balance of wit and scientific clarity, Yong unveils the astonishing roles microbes play in shaping our bodies, behaviours, and even our origins.

As you delve into the pages of I Contain Multitudes, you'll discover how these trillions of tiny entities inhabit every nook and cranny of our bodies, forming complex ecosystems that pull the strings behind our health, our thoughts, and our actions. Far from being mere germs to be eradicated, microbes are depicted as vital allies that sculpt our organs, fend off diseases, and impact our overall well-being.

This New York Times bestseller, heralded for its groundbreaking insights and engaging prose, isn't just a book about microbiology. It's a narrative that redefines our relationship with the natural world, urging us to see ourselves not as solitary beings, but as vibrant, interconnected colonies teeming with life. Ed Yong, a 2021 Pulitzer Prize winner, masterfully brings this invisible world to light, forever changing how we view our place within the tapestry of life.

Readers and critics alike have praised I Contain Multitudes. Bill Gates called it "super-interesting," noting that Yong imparts surprising and fascinating insights in every chapter, cementing the book as a prime example of science journalism at its finest.

I Contain Multitudes was shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize and the Royal Society Science Book Prize in 2017, marking it as a significant contribution to popular science literature. Engaging and enlightening, this book will make you rethink your mind, body, and preferences in ways you never imagined.

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I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong is highly praised for being both fascinating and insightful, described as a thrilling and richly annotated exploration of the microbial world. Reviewers appreciate its engaging storytelling and the way it changes the reader's perspective on the natural world. The book is often noted for its wit and compelling narrative, making complex science accessible and riveting.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784700171

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Ed Yong is an award-winning science writer who reports for The Atlantic. His blog, Not Exactly Rocket Science, is hosted by National Geographic, and his work has also appeared in Wired, the New York Times, Nature, the BBC, New Scientist, Scientific American, the Guardian, The Times and more. He lives in London. You can find him on twitter @edyong209 and sign up to his weekly newsletter, The Ed's Up, on http-//tinyletter.com/edyong209/.

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