Microbiology: Principles and Explorations

by Jacquelyn G. Black

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 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 of microorganisms 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.
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.

Genres: Science, Biology, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Reference, Medical

920 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1992

Reviews

[Nikhil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Want to read

[Skai · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read this for my Introductory Microbiology class, very interesting class. Learn some information while in this class.

[Strongtree2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall one of the better introductory books for lower level MIcrobiology courses, especially those with an emphasis on the medical sciences. The greatest weakness of the book is the frequent issuance of editions. Since this is often used as a textbook for undergraduate courses students can easily be allowed to use previous editions, as many as four to five editions back, in place of the current edition wih little loss of material and significant cost savings. Despite the frequent publication of new editions the book is more out of date than most introductory level textbooks. Newer areas of microbiology like the Archae, biofilms, the microbiology of humans, and phytoplankton are not well covered. Since these are some of the more interesting aspects of microbiology for many students and give a view of microbiology that the general public is unaware of these areas need better coverage in a book of this type. The book also contains several obvious typos and uses contractions which is a practice that should not be discouraged in books intended as textbooks.

[Afiq Asyran · Rating 5 out of 5]

J.G Black perfectly show us not only the theory, but also the practical behind every chapter presented such as Exxon Valdez Oil Spill that use fuel hungry microbe as natural degradation agent for the oil spill. Im using this textbook as a revision book two years ago while im taking microbe class, and it really inspired me since then to further up my interest in life science until today. Overall, this book is awesome, easy to understand and highly recommended to Life Science student that interested in microbiology field.

[Carolyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good as a reference. Not pleasant to read front to back.

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

My textbook for my college microbiology course.

[Daharah · Rating 4 out of 5]

helps me a lot...

[Shevya]

i read

[Stephanie Meyer · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the extent of my recent reading. How sad is that?

[Jessica Endres · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soooooo interesting