Wendell Meredith Stanley books in order
American biochemist and virologist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- Lived
- 1904–1971
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 2
Wendell Meredith Stanley published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Viruses and the Nature of Life (1961).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Wendell Meredith Stanley
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Viruses and the Nature of Life
Wendell Meredith Stanley's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
From Swamp and Shanty (1988)
Other books in order
Viruses and the Nature of Life (1961)
About Wendell Meredith Stanley
Wendell Meredith Stanley was an American biochemist, virologist and Nobel laureate. Stanley's work contributed to lepracidal compounds, diphenyl stereochemistry, and the chemistry of the sterols. His research on the virus causing the mosaic disease in tobacco plants led to the isolation of a nucleoprotein which displayed tobacco mosaic virus activity.
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Wendell Meredith Stanley FAQ
- How many books has Wendell Meredith Stanley written?
- Wendell Meredith Stanley published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Wendell Meredith Stanley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Viruses and the Nature of Life.
- What is Wendell Meredith Stanley's last book?
- Viruses and the Nature of Life (1961).
- What is Wendell Meredith Stanley's most famous book?
- Viruses and the Nature of Life (1961) is Wendell Meredith Stanley's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.