Brock biology of microorganisms
By: Michael T. Madigan ... [et al.].
Contributors: Madigan, Michael T., 1949-; Madigan, Michael T., 1949-; Brock, Thomas D.
Edition: 12th ed.
Publisher: Pearson/Benjamin Cummings; NA; Benjamin Cummings
Published: 2009
Place of publication: San Francisco, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1061
ISBN-13: 9780132324601
Subjects: Microbiology; Microbiology
Other titles: Biology of microorganisms
Description: "The authoritative #1 textbook for introductory majors microbiology, Brock Biology of Microorganisms continues to set the standard for impeccable scholarship, accuracy, and outstanding illustrations and photos. This book for biology, microbiology, and other science majors balances cutting edge research with the concepts essential for understanding the field of microbiology. In addition to a new co-author, David Stahl, who brings coverage of cutting edge microbial ecology research and symbiosis to a brand new chapter (Chapter 25), a completely revised overview chapter on Immunology (Chapter 28), a new "Big Ideas" section at the end of each chapter, and a wealth of new photos and art make the Thirteenth Edition better than ever. Brock Biology of Microorganisms speaks to today's students while maintaining the depth and precision science majors need."--Publisher's website.

"Three new chapters focus on the rapidly developing fields of archaeal and eukaryotic molecular biology, biotechnology, and immunology in host defense and disease"--Page viii.
Notes: Includes index.

Rev. ed. of: Brock biology of microorganisms / Michael T. Madigan. 11th ed. 2006.