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The book for introductory microbiology, Brock's Biology of Microorganisms continues its long tradition of impeccable scholarship, outstanding art, and accuracy. It balances the most current coverage with the major classical concepts essential for understanding the science. A six-part presentation covers principles of microbiology; evolutionary microbiology and microbial diversity; metabolic diversity and microbial ecology; immunology, pathogenicity, and host responses; microbial diseases; and microorganisms as tools for industry and research. For researchers, group leaders, senior scientists in pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biochemical biotechnology companies, and public health
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The tenth edition of this text is reorganized into six units on principles of microbiology, evolutionary microbiology and microbial diversity, immunology and pathogenicity, microbial diseases, and microorganisms as tools for industry and research. There are seven new chapters on topics including microbial genomics, viruses, methods in microbial ecology, immunology, and microbial disease. The revised art program features many color micrographs, and links for Web site tutorials are given at specific points in chapters. Other learning features include glossary terms, concept checks, and boxes on applications and historical perspectives. Madigan teaches microbiology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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