Essential Microbiology, Second Edition - 2nd Edition by Stuart Hogg (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Essential Microbiology 2nd Edition is a fully revised comprehensive introductory text aimed at students taking a first course in the subject. It provides an ideal entry into the world of microorganisms, considering all aspects of their biology (structure, metabolism, genetics), and illustrates the remarkable diversity of microbial life by devoting a chapter to each of the main taxonomic groupings. The second part of the book introduces the reader to aspects of applied microbiology, exploring the involvement of microorganisms in areas as diverse as food and drink production, genetic engineering, global recycling systems and infectious disease.

Essential Microbiology explains the key points of each topic but avoids overburdening the student with unnecessary detail. Now in full colour it makes extensive use of clear line diagrams to clarify sometimes difficult concepts or mechanisms. A companion web site includes further material including MCQs, enabling the student to assess their understanding of the main concepts that have been covered.

This edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the developments that have occurred in recent years and includes a completely new section devoted to medical microbiology. Students of any life science degree course will find this a concise and valuable introduction to microbiology.

From the Back Cover

Essential Microbiology second edition is a fully revised comprehensive introductory
text aimed at students taking a first course in the subject. It provides an ideal entry
into the world of microorganisms, considering all aspects of their biology (structure,
metabolism, genetics), and illustrates the remarkable diversity of microbial life by
devoting a chapter to each of the main taxonomic groupings. The second part of the book
introduces the reader to aspects of applied microbiology, exploring the involvement of
microorganisms in areas as diverse as food and drink production, genetic engineering,
global recycling systems and infectious disease.

Essential Microbiology explains the key points of each topic but avoids overburdening
the student with unnecessary detail. Now in full colour it makes extensive use of clear
line diagrams to clarify sometimes difficult concepts or mechanisms. A companion web
site includes further material including MCQs, enabling the student to assess their
understanding of the main concepts that have been covered.

This edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the developments that have
occurred in recent years and includes a completely new section devoted to medical
microbiology. Students of any life science degree course will find this a concise and
valuable introduction to microbiology.

Review Quotes

"…a good overview of the field of microbiology without overwhelming the student with details." ("Doody's Health Services")

.,."a good overview of the field of microbiology without overwhelming the student with details." ("Doody's Health Services")

."..a good overview of the field of microbiology without overwhelming the student with details." ("Doody's Health Services")

.".. a good overview of the field of microbiology without overwhelming the student with details." ("Doody's Health Services")

About the Author

Stuart Hogg, University of Glamorgan, UK