Brock Biology of Microorganisms (10th Edition)
by By Madigan, Michael T., Martinko, John M., and Parker, Jack
Category: Science , Life Sciences , Biology

The tenth edition of this text is reorganized into six units on principles of microbiology, evolutionary microbiology and microbial diversity, immunology and pathogenicity, microbial diseases, and microorganisms as tools for industry and research. There are seven new chapters on topics including microbial genomics, viruses, methods in microbial ecology, immunology, and microbial disease. The revised art program features many color micrographs, and links for Web site tutorials are given at specific points in chapters. Other learning features include glossary terms, concept checks, and boxes on applications and historical perspectives. Madigan teaches microbiology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)