Contributions

  • Madigan, Michael T., 1949- - Contributor
  • Brock, Thomas D. - Contributor

Publication

2009 - Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA, California

Language

English

Word Count

265,250 words, Guess

Page Count

1,061 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more

Classifications

  • DDC579
  • LCCQR41.2 .B77 2009
  • LCCQR41.2.B77 2009

Alternate 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.

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Other Editions

  • Brock biology of microorganismsPearson/Benjamin Cummings2009-01-01

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