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The second, expanded edition of The Prokaryotes has been extensively rewritten and restructured to reflect the many advances that have occurred in bacteriology during the past decade. Well over 250 eminent, internationally recognized scientists have served as authors for its more than 220 chapters. The new subtitle, A Handbook on the Biology of Bacteria - Ecophysiology, Isolation, Identification, Applications reflects increasing awareness of the role played by prokaryotes in the environment and in biotechnological applications. Every effort has been exerted to provide a comprehensive survey of all bacterial genera for which adequate data are available. The Prokaryotes, Second Edition is divided into six parts. The first two parts consist of introductory essays and overview chapters that discuss the classical attributes and characteristics of bacteria, such as phylogeny, diversity, ecology, isolation, identification, life cycle, pathogenicity, growth, metabolism and physiology. The third and fourth sections contain chapters covering phylogenetically related genera, families, and higher taxa, thus providing a unique and novel perspective on systematic microbiology. Part V deals with symbiotic relationships and Part VI covers those genera that have not yet been phylogenetically placed. The Prokaryotes, Second Edition, will undoubtedly become a prime reference source for all biologists interested in theoretical and applied microbiology, microbial ecology, and microbial genetics.

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Author:   Martin Dworkin
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 21.60cm , Length: 27.30cm
Weight:   12.445kg
ISBN:  

9780387972589

ISBN 10:   0387972587
Pages:   1155
Publication Date:   03 December 1991
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Replaced By:   9780387142548
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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From the reviews of the second edition: </p> The second, expanded edition of The Prokaryotes has been extensively rewritten and restructured to reflect the many advances that have occurred in bacteriology during the past decade. Well over 250 eminent, internationally recognized scientists have served as authors for its more than 220 chapters. The Prokaryotes, Second Edition, will undoubtedly become a prime reference source for all biologists interested in theoretical and applied microbiology, microbial ecology, and microbial genetics. (February, 1992)</p> The present edition of The Prokaryotes appeared some three years after the publication of the last volume of the most recent edition of Bergey s Manual. The many illustrations are well-chosen and uniformly excellent and the diagrams are crisp, clear and well laid out. The well-known house style of Springer-Verlag has been used to excellent effect . In the perspective of time the influence of the Prokaryotes will be seen as very substantial indeed. That is why its wide availability must be ensured. (M. Sussman, Letters in Applied Microbiology, October 1992)</p> This four-volume second edition, appearing 11 years after the first, with a somewhat altered subtitle, is a monumental and highly successful undertaking by 276 contributors covering logically, comprehensively, and authoritatively most aspects of prokaryotic biology in 237 separately authored articles. Most articles have photos and are richly referenced. Any microbiologist can browse through the book (even in areas he or she knows well), learn something, and enjoy it. (ASM News, Vol. 58, November, 1992)</p> The Prokaryotes, as its subtitle indicates, seeks to be a handbook on the biology of bacteria. The organism-oriented approach to the subject led to a major discovery that had a great impact on the entire biology community. All the chapters are written by leading experts in the field. The four volumes include a comprehensive index, which makes them easy to use. The printing quality is excellent. (Volkmar Braun, American Scientist, Vol. 80, 1992)</p> This is a much improved edition of what already was an outstanding publication. The Prokaryotes is by far the most comprehensive treatise in microbiology available today. In summary, this is an impressive work of more than 200 specialists that should be of great interest to all microbiologists. A very thorough index with extensive cross reference facilities the finding of the topics of interest for the eventual reader. (Jorge E. Galan, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol. 69, March 1994)</p>

From the reviews of the second edition: The second, expanded edition of The Prokaryotes has been extensively rewritten and restructured to reflect the many advances that have occurred in bacteriology during the past decade. Well over 250 eminent, internationally recognized scientists have served as authors for its more than 220 chapters. The Prokaryotes, Second Edition, will undoubtedly become a prime reference source for all biologists interested in theoretical and applied microbiology, microbial ecology, and microbial genetics. (February, 1992) The present edition of The Prokaryotes appeared some three years after the publication of the last volume of the most recent edition of Bergey s Manual. The many illustrations are well-chosen and uniformly excellent and the diagrams are crisp, clear and well laid out. The well-known house style of Springer-Verlag has been used to excellent effect . In the perspective of time the influence of the Prokaryotes will be seen as very substantial indeed. That is why its wide availability must be ensured. (M. Sussman, Letters in Applied Microbiology, October 1992) This four-volume second edition, appearing 11 years after the first, with a somewhat altered subtitle, is a monumental and highly successful undertaking by 276 contributors covering logically, comprehensively, and authoritatively most aspects of prokaryotic biology in 237 separately authored articles. Most articles have photos and are richly referenced. Any microbiologist can browse through the book (even in areas he or she knows well), learn something, and enjoy it. (ASM News, Vol. 58, November, 1992) The Prokaryotes, as its subtitle indicates, seeks to be a handbook on the biology of bacteria. The organism-oriented approach to the subject led to a major discovery that had a great impact on the entire biology community. All the chapters are written by leading experts in the field. The four volumes include a comprehensive index, which makes them easy to use. The printing quality is excellent. (Volkmar Braun, American Scientist, Vol. 80, 1992) This is a much improved edition of what already was an outstanding publication. The Prokaryotes is by far the most comprehensive treatise in microbiology available today. In summary, this is an impressive work of more than 200 specialists that should be of great interest to all microbiologists. A very thorough index with extensive cross reference facilities the finding of the topics of interest for the eventual reader. (Jorge E. Galan, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol. 69, March 1994)

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