The parasite is the king of nature. The secret world of the most dangerous creatures on Earth

Quote
The book Parasites shows that Zimmer belongs to the best scientific journalists of our time.
Kevin Padian, The New York Times

What about the book
On the genuine role and place of parasites in nature, about the parasite as the driving force of evolution. On their influence on the immune system and on the sexual behavior of animals, and possibly the need for gender division in general. About symbiosis between the parasite and the owner. About the work and discoveries of scientists, about how to learn how to live in a world of parasites, why you do not always need to fight them and how the parasite can save our planet.

Why is the book worthy of reading
- this is not just an opportunity to look into an unknown world and learn a lot and unexpected.
- Zimmer justifies an expanded understanding of parasitism as a phenomenon affecting all living things on Earth, and shows the history of the development of biological species through the prism of their interaction with parasites.
-the originality and provocativeness of the approach extend the boundaries of representations, causing someone amazement or distrust, someone has a desire to argue or agree-but everyone has guaranteed interest and involvement.

For whom this book
For a wide circle of the reader, especially for people interested in nature, the world of animals, evolution, natural sciences and new concepts.

Who is the author
Karl Zimmer, one of the best scientific journalists of our time, able to make the most difficult scientific concepts available. He is the author of the bestsellers and a regular participant in popular programs and publications of Discovery, National Geographic, National History, Nature and Science. Evetta Clark Prize winner in the field of scientific journalism and prize of the American Institute of Biology.

Key concepts
Flora and fauna, master and parasite, biological and social behavior, evolution