This new virology textbook covers the fundamentals of viral molecular biology, with an overall organization based on the viral families:- Covers the fundamentals of viral molecular biology in a new virology textbook- Focuses on teaching students enduring concepts of virology- Includes a distinctive organization based on virus families- Emphasizes the range of adaptations viruses have evolved to solve the various problems posed by their intracellular "lifestyle," concerning gene expression as well as other issues- Intended for use in a semester length basic virology course at the senior-undergraduate/graduate level