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Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
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Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.9041
EAN: 9780471420842
ISBN: 0471420840
Label: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 920
Publication Date: 2004-12-01
Publisher: Wiley
Studio: Wiley
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This photo of Escherichia coli being attacked by bacteriophages highlights rapidly developing technologies for using phages to treat antibiotic resistant infections without destroying normal resident bacteria, and without side effects. Phages are also being used to detect and remove pathogens from our food supplies, both plant and animal. Also exciting is the use of phages as vehicles to delivery DNA vaccines, often directly to mammalian immune system cells. Recent work also suggests possible antitumor effects of phages. We stand on the edge of a whole new world of exploration and applications of microbiology.
For over 20 years, and through five editions, Black's Microbiology: Principles and Explorations has captured students' imaginations. Her enthusiasm, passion, and knack for memorable stories and anecdotes bring the study of microbiology to life in a way few other texts can match.
Now updated to reflect the latest topics in the field (e.g., SARS, bioterrorism, GMO's, geomicrobiology) and accompanied by state-of-the-art animations of key concepts, this new edition is sure to help inspire a new generation of enthusiasts for the dynamic science of microbiology.
Critical Acclaim
"I continue to find Black's text an excellent contribution to undergraduate Microbiology education." --Karen Messley, Rock Valley College
"I like the conversational and informal style Black adopts throughout the book. This is a book, which could very well engage even the most reluctant student. It is comprehensive, nicely detailed, and incorporates many aids to teaching and learning..."--Iris Cook, Westchester CC
"[The text] is a wonderful introduction into the world of microorganisms for students from a wide variety of backgrounds."--Jeff G. Leid, Northern Arizona University
"...I have found it [the book] accurate to a fault, brilliant at getting students motivated and interested in microbiology, and a great practical training book."--Gerard O'Donovan, University of North Texas
Also available
Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology, 2nd Edition
Robert A. Pollack, et al.
ISBN: 0-471-42082-4, 264 pages, paper, (c)2005
Written specifically for allied health students, this lab manual presents a variety of highly engaging activities and experiments that convey the basic concepts of microbiology.
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Summary: Best Intro Microbio Text on the Market
Comment: This book is the best intro microbiology textbook I've seen. The author writes in a very straigtforward, no nonsense, yet detailed fashion and explains concepts with a perfect blend of precision and simpicity that other books lack. The book has nice photos and illustrations to support the great writing.
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Summary: :)
Comment: Good book... easy to follow... honeslty haven't had to use it much since my professor makes exams based off the lecture notes!
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Summary: Bad service
Comment: This book was ordered on Sept.4, 2008. The shipping info.indicated the latest date I would receive the book was Sept.26, 2008. It has not arrived. I cancelled my order with Amazon on Sept. 29, 2008. There were no explanations offered by the seller.
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Summary: Waste of money
Comment: I bought this book and never needed it to help me study. It was a waste of my money. I gave it away shortly after I bought it.
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Summary: Very brief
Comment: I was hoping that buying this Study guide would help me get a more organized view on taking notes from the textbook accompanied by it (Microbiology: Principles and Explorations by Black 6th ed.). The outline was very simple and lack more information about the sections in the book. I am kind of disappointed because I make better notes than the one outlined in the book. On the plus side though, it has numerous quizzes which really help a lot in preparing for the test.
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