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PublisherJones & Bartlett Learning, LLC

ISBN-101284172104

ISBN-139781284172102

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Number of Pages476 Pages

Publication NameMicrobes and Society

LanguageEnglish

SubjectLife Sciences / Microbiology, Allied Health Services / General

Publication Year2019

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaScience, Medical

AuthorJeffrey C. Pommerville

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight30.1 Oz

Item Length10.8 in

Item Width8.5 in

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Edition Number5

LCCN2019-947448

IllustratedYes

Table Of ContentPartI The Microbial World Chapter1 The Microbial World: Diverse and Immense Chapter2 Microbes in Perspective: The Pioneers, Classifiers, and Observers Chapter3 Molecules of the Cell: The Building Blocks of Life Chapter4 Exploring the Prokaryotic World: The Bacteria and Archaea Domains Chapter5 The Eukaryotic World: Protists and Fungi Chapter6 Viruses: At the Threshold of Life Chapter7 Growth and Metabolism: Running the Microbial Machine Chapter8 The DNA Story: Chromosomes, Genes, and Genomics Chapter9 Microbial Genetics: From Genes to Genetic Engineering Chapter10 Controlling Microbes: In Our Surroundings and Close to Home Chapter11 Microbial Crosstalk: Uncovering the Social Life of Microbes PartII Microbes and Human Affairs Chapter12 Microbes and Food: Food Preservation and Safety Chapter13 Microbes and Food: A Menu of Microbial Delights Chapter14 Biotechnology and Industry: Putting Microbes to Work Chapter15 Microbes and Agriculture: No Microbes, No Hamburgers Chapter16 Microbes and the Environment: No Microbes, No Life Chapter17 Disease and Resistance: The Wars Within Chapter18 Viral Diseases of Humans: AIDS to Zika Chapter19 Bacterial Diseases of Humans: Slate-Wipers and Current Concerns

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisMicrobes and Society, Fifth Edition discusses the role of microbes in our daily lives, from food production to biotechnology, and provides extensive coverage of both the positive and negative roles microbes play. The text explores the function of microbes in ecological and environmental systems, as well as key current issues such as antibiotic resistance, the importance of vaccines, and emerging microbial diseases. The text enhances student learning by presenting topics that maintain the integrity of the scientific endeavor while following the outlines of good storytelling. Students will come away with a critical understanding of the broad impact microbes have on our society. The Fifth Edition retains the user-friendly readability of previous editions while incorporating original features and material, including new information on viruses and microbial groups, new data on microbes in agriculture and the environment, current applications of genetic engineering and biotechnology, and fully updated coverage of microbes and the human microbiome. Discussions of the immune system, bacterial growth and metabolism, and viral and bacterial diseases have been revised for clarity and concept retention, and coverage of food microbiology, vaccines, and human health has been expanded. Comprehensive yet accessible for non-science-majors, Microbes and Society, Fifth Edition is an essential text for students taking an introductory microbiology course. Part I introduces the microbial world and Part II moves to the practical applications of microbiology Chapters are designed to let instructors create their own approach to microbiology to meet their students' needs A Closer Look boxes present a historical insight, an interesting aside, or a health issue in each chapter New Pronunciation Guide to aid students in pronouncing Latinized organism names Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Microbes and Society Introduction to Microbiology Microbiology for Health Professions Microbiology for Allied Health Microbes in Health and Human Disease © 2021 476 pages, Microbes and Society, Fifth Edition discusses the role of microbes in our daily lives, from food production to biotechnology, and provides extensive coverage of both the positive and negative roles microbes play. The text explores the function of microbes in ecological and environmental systems, as well as key current issues such as antibiotic resistance, the importance of vaccines, and emerging microbial diseases. The text enhances student learning by presenting topics that maintain the integrity of the scientific endeavor while following the outlines of good storytelling. Students will come away with a critical understanding of the broad impact microbes have on our society. The Fifth Edition retains the user-friendly readability of previous editions while incorporating original features and material, including new information on viruses and microbial groups, new data on microbes in agriculture and the environment, current applications of genetic engineering and biotechnology, and fully updated coverage of microbes and the human microbiome. Discussions of the immune system, bacterial growth and metabolism, and viral and bacterial diseases have been revised for clarity and concept retention, and coverage of food microbiology, vaccines, and human health has been expanded. Comprehensive yet accessible for non-science-majors, Microbes and Society, Fifth Edition is an essential text for students taking an introductory microbiology course. Part I introduces the microbial world and Part II moves to the practical applications of microbiology Chapters are designed to let instructors create their own approach to microbiology to meet their students' needs A Closer Look boxes present a historical insight, an interesting aside, or a health issue in each chapter New Pronunciation Guide to aid students in pronouncing Latinized organism names Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Microbes and Society Introduction to Microbiology Microbiology for Health Professions Microbiology for Allied Health Microbes in Health and Human Disease (c) 2021 476 pages, At the Intersection of Science and Society Perennial best-seller Microbes and Society is the ideal text for non-majors taking a foundational course in the life sciences. Like its predecessors, the Fifth Edition discusses the role of microbes in our daily lives, from food production to biotechnology, and provides extensive coverage of both the positive and negative roles microbes play. The text explores the function of microbes in ecological and environmental systems, as well as key current issues such as antibiotic resistance, the importance of vaccines, and emerging microbial diseases. Students will come away with a critical understanding of the broad impact microbes have on our society. The Fifth Edition retains the user-friendly readability of previous editions while incorporating original features and material, including new information on viruses and microbial groups, new data on microbes in agriculture and the environment, current applications of genetic engineering and biotechnology, and fully updated coverage of microbes and the human microbiome. Discussions of the immune system, bacterial growth and metabolism, and viral and bacterial diseases have been revised for clarity and concept retention, and coverage of food microbiology, vaccines, and human health has been expanded. Comprehensive yet accessible for non-science-majors, Microbes and Society, Fifth Edition is an essential text for students taking an introductory microbiology course. Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools.

LC Classification NumberQR41.2.A434 2021