Jonathan Eisen is a microbiologist and prolific science communicator known for his work on microbial evolution and disease ecology. His recommendations reveal deep expertise in infectious disease, from epidemiological case studies like Spillover to practical field observation guides. He champions scientific literacy through accessible writing about complex biological phenomena.
13 Books Recommended by Jonathan Eisen
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Flu
3 people recommendedJonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Also recommended by: Balaji Srinivasan, Balaji S. Srinivasan
Pandemic 1918
3 people recommendedrecommended 3xJonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Also recommended by: Balaji Srinivasan, Balaji S. Srinivasan
The Hot Zone
2 people recommendedJonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Also recommended by: Safi Bahcall
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America
Itβs the only book I give to people.
Beating Back the Devil
recommended 3xJonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Virus
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Viruses" list.
Spillover
recommended 3xJonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
The Coming Plague
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Microbe Hunters
recommended 3xJonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Level 4
recommended 3xJonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Infectious Disease" list.
The Eleventh Plague
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Biological Warfare" list.
Biohazard
recommended 3xJonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Biological Warfare" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Biological Warfare" list.
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Biological Warfare" list.
A Planet of Viruses
Jonathan Eisen mentioned this book on his "Some of my favorite books about Viruses" list.