Brock Biology of Microorganisms (12th Edition)

The authoritative text for introductory microbiology Brock Biology of Microorganisms 12/e continues its long tradition of impeccable scholarship outstanding art and photos and accuracy. It balances the most current coverage with the major classical and contemporary concepts essential for understanding microbiology. Now reorganized for greater flexibility and updated with new content the authors clear accessible writing style speaks to todays readers while maintaining the depth and precision they need. Microorganisms and Microbiology A Brief Journey to the Microbial World Chemistry of Cellular Components Structure/Function in Bacteria and Archaea Nutrition Culture and Metabolism of Microorganisms Microbial Growth Essentials of Molecular Biology Archael and Eukaryotic Molecular Biology Regulation of Gene Expression Overview of Viruses and Virology Principles of Bacterial Genetics Genetic Engineering Microbial Genomics Microbial Evolution and Systematics Bacteria: The Proteobacteria Bacteria: Gram-Positive and Other Bacteria Archaea Eukaryotic Microorganisms Viral Diversity Metabolic Diversity: Photography Autotrophy Chemlithotrophy and Nitrogen Fixation Metabolic Diversity: Catabolism of Organic Compounds Methods in Microbial Ecology Microbial Ecosystems Nutrient Cycles Bioremediation and Symbioses Industrial Microbiology Biotechnology Antimicrobial Agents and Pathogenicity Microbial Interactions with Humans Essentials of Immunology Immunology in Host Defense and Disease Molecular Immunology Diagnostic and Microbiology and Immunology Epidemiology Person-to-Person Microbial Diseases Vectorborne and Soilborne Diseases Wastewater Treatment Water Purification and Waterborne Micriobial Diseases Food Preservation and Foodborne Microbial Diseases. Intended for those interested in learning the basics of microbiology