Editorial Reviews
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' ... this book has merit in its simple and direct style and will succeed in exciting some of those undergraduates of ability, for whom there is an important role as future microbiologists.' Charles W. Penn, Trends in Microbiology
' ... a readily digestible account of the importance of micro-organisms in our world ... It will also make fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in science.' R. W. Jones, Biologist
'The book is intended as an introduction for undergraduates on biological and medically-related degrees, as well as for sixth form students and their teachers. It seems ideal for this readership both in its content and in the way it makes microbiology interesting. It will also make fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in science.' Biologist
Book Description
Microbes play an important role in our everyday lives. As agents of infectious disease, they cause untold human misery, yet their beneficial activities are manifold, ranging from the natural cycling of chemical elements to the production of food and pharmaceuticals. In this introductory text, the authors provide a clear and accessible account of the interactions among microbes, their environments, and other organisms, citing examples of both beneficial and detrimental activities. The book begins by considering positive activities, focusing on environmental microbiology and manufacturing, and then moves on to consider some of the more adverse aspects of microbes, particularly the myriad diseases to which we are susceptible and the treatments currently in use. Microbiology in Action will prove to be a valuable text for those studying microbiology.
Microbiology in Action
Microbiology in Action,J. Heritage,G. Evans,R. A. Killington,Cambridge University Press,0521629128,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology,Medical,Microbiology,Science,Medical / Microbiology,Microbiology (non-medical)
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