Microbiology

Microbiology is a comprehensive textbook that provides a balanced presentation of foundational concepts, real-world applications, and current research and experimentation. It is organized around the three pillars of physiology, ecology, and genetics and contains up-to-date coverage of topics such as DNA replication and gene expression, viral pathogenesis, microbial biotechnology, adaptive immunity, the control of infectious diseases, and the microbiology of food and water. It also offers integrated coverage of SARS-CoV-2 and the impacts of COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of an interdisciplinary response to a global pandemic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1024 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Microbiology is a comprehensive textbook that provides a thorough understanding of the scope, nature, and complexity of the science of microscopic organisms. It offers a balanced presentation of foundational concepts, real-world applications, and current research and experimentation. The text approaches the subject from an exploration and experimentation perspective, integrating a wealth of classroom-tested pedagogical features. The material is organized around the three pillars of physiology, ecology, and genetics, helping students appreciate the interconnected and dynamic nature of microbiology and explore the relationship between different types of microbes, other organisms, and the environment.

This international adaptation contains up-to-date coverage of topics such as DNA replication and gene expression, viral pathogenesis, microbial biotechnology, adaptive immunity, the control of infectious diseases, and the microbiology of food and water. It also offers integrated coverage of SARS-CoV-2 and the impacts of COVID-19, relating it to the importance of an interdisciplinary response to a global pandemic. Additionally, the textbook focuses on strengthening the organization of the content and updating the end-of-chapter problems.

By providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, Microbiology serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of biology, medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. It equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to investigate, analyze, and interpret the diverse world of microorganisms, contributing to advancements in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental management.

Weight: 2124g
Dimension: 278 x 217 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119701767
Edition number: 3rd Edition, International Adaptation