Synopses & Reviews
This photo of Escherichia coli being attacked by bacteriophages highlights rapidly developing technologies for using phages to treat antibiotic resistant infections without destroying normal resident bacteria, and without side effects. Phages are also being used to detect and remove pathogens from our food supplies, both plant and animal. Also exciting is the use of phages as vehicles to delivery DNA vaccines, often directly to mammalian immune system cells. Recent work also suggests possible antitumor effects of phages. We stand on the edge of a whole new world of exploration and applications of microbiology.
For over 20 years, and through five editions, Black's Microbiology: Principles and Explorations has captured students' imaginations. Her enthusiasm, passion, and knack for memorable stories and anecdotes bring the study of microbiology to life in a way few other texts can match.
Now updated to reflect the latest topics in the field (e.g., SARS, bioterrorism, GMO's, geomicrobiology) and accompanied by state-of-the-art animations of key concepts, this new edition is sure to help inspire a new generation of enthusiasts for the dynamic science of microbiology.
Critical Acclaim
I continue to find Black's text an excellent contribution to undergraduate Microbiology education. --Karen Messley, Rock Valley College
I like the conversational and informal style Black adopts throughout the book. This is a book, which could very well engage even the most reluctant student. It is comprehensive, nicely detailed, and incorporates many aids to teaching and learning...--Iris Cook, Westchester CC
The text is a wonderful introduction into the world ofmicroorganisms for students from a wide variety of backgrounds.--Jeff G. Leid, Northern Arizona University
...I have found it the book accurate to a fault, brilliant at getting students motivated and interested in microbiology, and a great practical training book.--Gerard O'Donovan, University of North Texas
Also available
Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology, 2nd Edition
Robert A. Pollack, et al.
ISBN: 0-471-42082-4, 264 pages, paper, (c)2005
Written specifically for allied health students, this lab manual presents a variety of highly engaging activities and experiments that convey the basic concepts of microbiology.
Synopsis
Work more effectively and gauge your progress as you go along! This
Student Study Guide that is designed to accompany Black’s
Microbiology: Principles & Explorations, 6th Edition helps students to more closely examine important concepts through a variety of activities and exercises. The 26 chapters in this study guide parallel those of the textbook and include many activities, quizzes, and exercises for review and study.
Jackie Black’s bestselling text – Microbiology: Principles & Explorations – brings microbiology to life with its special attention to lively applications and real-life connections. It covers such areas as microbial growth, multicellular parasites, control of microorganisms, host- microbe interactions, infectious diseases, and applied microbiology. The Sixth Edition is also updated to include new sections on bioterrorism, microbial genetics, and immunology, arming readers with the latest examples and information.
Synopsis
Work more effectively and gauge your progress as you go along! This Student Study Guide that is designed to accompany Black’ s "Microbiology: Principles & Explorations, 6th Editio"n helps students to more closely examine important concepts through a variety of activities and exercises. The 26 chapters in this study guide parallel those of the textbook and include many activities, quizzes, and exercises for review and study.
Jackie Black’ s bestselling text – Microbiology: Principles & Explorations – brings microbiology to life with its special attention to lively applications and real-life connections. It covers such areas as microbial growth, multicellular parasites, control of microorganisms, host- microbe interactions, infectious diseases, and applied microbiology. The Sixth Edition is also updated to include new sections on bioterrorism, microbial genetics, and immunology, arming readers with the latest examples and information.