Microbiology: A Systems Approach
5th Edition
Published on 16. February 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
864 pages
978-1-259-92194-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book is suited for all kinds of students and doesn't require any prerequisite knowledge of biology or chemistry. If you are interested in entering the health care profession in some way, this book will give you a strong background in the biology of microorganisms, without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. Don't worry if you are not in health professions. A grasp of this topic is important for everyone and can be attained with this book.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
OH
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 226 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1613 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-259-92194-0 (9781259921940)
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Content
Chapter 1 The Main Themes of MicrobiologyChapter 2 The Chemistry of BiologyChapter 3 Tools of the Laboratory: Methods for the Culturing of Microscopic Analysis of Microorganisms Chapter 4 Bacteria and Archaea
Chapter 5 Eukaryotic Cells and MicroorganismsChapter 6 An Introduction to the VirusesChapter 7 Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and GrowthChapter 8 Microbial Metabolism: The Chemical Crossroads of LifeChapter 9 Microbial GeneticsChapter 10 Genetic Engineering and Recombinant DNAChapter 11 Physical and Chemical Control of MicrobesChapter 12 Antimicrobial Treatment
Chapter 13 Microbe-Human Interactions: Health and DiseaseChapter 14 Host Defenses I: Overview and Nonspecific DefensesChapter 15 Host Defenses II: Specific Immunity and ImmunizationChapter 16 Disorders in ImmunityChapter 17 Diagnosing InfectionsChapter 18 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and EyesChapter 19 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous SystemChapter 20 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic SystemsChapter 21 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory SystemChapter 22 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal TractChapter 23 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary SystemChapter 24 Microbes and the EnvironmentChapter 25 Applied Microbiology and Food and Water Safety
Chapter 5 Eukaryotic Cells and MicroorganismsChapter 6 An Introduction to the VirusesChapter 7 Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and GrowthChapter 8 Microbial Metabolism: The Chemical Crossroads of LifeChapter 9 Microbial GeneticsChapter 10 Genetic Engineering and Recombinant DNAChapter 11 Physical and Chemical Control of MicrobesChapter 12 Antimicrobial Treatment
Chapter 13 Microbe-Human Interactions: Health and DiseaseChapter 14 Host Defenses I: Overview and Nonspecific DefensesChapter 15 Host Defenses II: Specific Immunity and ImmunizationChapter 16 Disorders in ImmunityChapter 17 Diagnosing InfectionsChapter 18 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and EyesChapter 19 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous SystemChapter 20 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic SystemsChapter 21 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory SystemChapter 22 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal TractChapter 23 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary SystemChapter 24 Microbes and the EnvironmentChapter 25 Applied Microbiology and Food and Water Safety