Microbiology in Action

ISBN-13: 9780521621113 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 306 str.

J. Heritage; John Heritage; R. A. Killington

Opis

Microbes play an important role in our everyday lives. As agents of infectious disease, they cause untold human misery, yet their beneficial activities are manifold, ranging from the natural cycling of chemical elements to the production of food and pharmaceuticals. In this introductory text, the authors provide a clear and accessible account of the interactions among microbes, their environments, and other organisms, citing examples of both beneficial and detrimental activities. The book begins by considering positive activities, focusing on environmental microbiology and manufacturing, and then moves on to consider some of the more adverse aspects of microbes, particularly the myriad diseases to which we are susceptible and the treatments currently in use. Microbiology in Action will prove to be a valuable text for those studying microbiology.

Recenzje

'The book is intended as an introduction for undergraduates on biological and medically-related degrees, as well as for sixth form students and their teachers. It seems ideal for this readership both in its content and in the way it makes microbiology interesting. It will also make fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in science.' Biologist

Spis treści

Preface; 1. The microbiology of soil and nutrient cycling; 2. Plant-microbe interactions; 3. The microbiology of drinking water; 4. Microbial products; 5. Food microbiology; 6. The human commensal flora; 7. Microbial infections; 8. Chemotherapy and antibiotic resistance; Further reading; Glossary; Index.