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Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.9041
EAN: 9780471420842
Edition: 6th
ISBN: 0471420840
Label: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 920
Publication Date: December 01, 2004
Publisher: Wiley
Studio: Wiley
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Editorial Review:
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
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Waste of money
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.
Rating:  - Very brief
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.
Rating:  - I hate this book
I fell asleep while reading it TWICE. I only gave it a two because i like the cover.
Rating: - dr. black is my professor
she really knows what shes talking about and has designed the book to be easy to understand. unfortunately, you guys miss out on the stories that the editors wont allow her to put in that make things even more understandable. anyway, there is a lot of good and interesting information in here.
Rating: - It's ok
It's an okay book. I needed it for a class. There are several mistakes on the diagrams (our professor noted which ones).
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