Overview

Microbiology: Principles and Explorations has been a best-selling textbook for several editions due to the author's engaging writing style where her passion for the subject shines through the narrative. The text's student-friendly approach provides readers with an excellent introduction to the study of Microbiology. This text is appropriate for non-major and mixed major microbiology courses, allied health, agriculture and food sciences courses too.

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Author:   Black
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Edition:   7th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 24.30cm , Height: 3.90cm , Length: 27.50cm
Weight:   0.002kg
ISBN:  

9780470107485

ISBN 10:   0470107480
Pages:   968
Publication Date:   20 February 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Scope And History Of Microbiology. Chapter 2. Fundamentals Of Chemistry. Chapter 3. Microscopy And Staining. Chapter 4. Characteristics Of Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic Cells. Chapter 5. Essential Concepts Of Metabolism. Chapter 6. Growth And Culturing Of Bacteria. Chapter 7. Microbial Genetics. Chapter 8. Gene Transfer And Genetic Engineering. Chapter 9. An Introduction To Taxonomy: The Bacteria. Chapter 10. Viruses. Chapter 11. Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Parasites Chapter 12. Sterilization and Disinfection Chapter 13 Antimicrobial Therapy Chapter 14 Host-Microbe Relationships and Disease Processes Chapter 15 Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections Chapter 16 Innate Host Defenses Chapter 17 Immunology I : Basic Principles of Adaptive Immunity and Immunization Chapter 18 Immunology II : Immunological Disorders and Tests Chapter 19 Diseases of the Skin and Eyes;Wounds and Bites Chapter 20 Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Chapter 21 Diseases of the Respiratory System Chapter 22 Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases Chapter 23 Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Systemic Diseases Chapter 24 Diseases of the Nervous System Chapter 25 Environmental Microbiology Chapter 26 Applied Microbiology

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Jacquelyn Black received her B.A., B.S., M.S. from the University of Chicago and her Ph.D. from Catholic University of America. She has been teaching microbiology to undergraduates since 1970. She is a member of the American Society for Microbiology, and she has received grants for conducting teacher-training programs. In May 0f 2000, the Washington Academy of Sciences gave Jackie the Leo Schubert Award for Excellence in Teaching of Science in College . This award is given for exceptional teaching and writing in the field of microbiology, with particular emphasis on the teaching o undergraduate students. In addition to her extensive teaching experience, Dr. Black has engaged in fieldwork and studies throughout the globe. Her travels have taken her from the interior of Iceland to Belgium, Germany, Lappland, China, South America, Portugal, the barrier reef of Belize, and most recently to over a dozen universities in Russia. Dr. Black describes herself as an ""incorrigible snoop,"" interested in all the various aspects and applications of microbiology. this natural curiosity, coupled with her classroom and laboratory experience, makes her uniquely qualified to author an introductory microbiology textbook. This book conveys her sense of excitement for microbiology and offers the most current information on developments and applications within this field.

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