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by Michael T. Madigan (Author), John M. Martinko (Author), Paul V. Dunlap (Author), David P. Clark (Author), Thomas Brock (Author)
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  • Paperback: 1168 pages
  • Publisher: Pearson Education; 12 edition (3 April 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0321536150
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321536150
  • Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 24.4 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 104,295 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The authoritative text for introductory microbiology, Brock Biology of Microorganisms continues its long tradition of impeccable scholarship, accuracy, and outstanding illustrations and photos. This book for biology, microbiology, and other science majors balances the most current science coverage with the concepts essential for understanding the field of microbiology. Now reorganized for greater flexibility and updated with findings from new research, the Twelfth Edition speaks to today’s students while maintaining the depth and precision science majors need.

 



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In the last 100 years a combination of traditional and molecular methods have forged microbiology into a premier experimental science. Moreover, the link between discovery and application in the field of microbiology, a classic example of which is depicted on the front cover of this book, has deep roots and becomes stronger all the time. One of the giants of early microbiology was the Dutchman, Martinus Beijerinck. Beijerinck is credited with many original discoveries in microbiology, especially in the area of enrichment and isolation of soil bacteria. Shown on the front cover is a page from Beijerinck's laboratory notebook dated June 9, 1887. On this page he made detailed notes and drawings about the bacteria that he cultured from the root nodules of leguminous plants-bacteria that were later discovered to fix atmospheric nitrogen and convert it into a form usable by the plant. Modern agriculture has exploited microbial nitrogen fixation by root nodule bacteria for the large-scale cultivation of nitrogen-fixing crops like peas and soybeans. The paintings of bacterial cells that overlay the notebook page, done in large format by Beijerinck's sister, Henriëtte, were Beijerinck's way of illustrating his microscopic observations during his lectures in an era long before slide projectors and computer presentations.

Over the past 30 years eight editions of Biology of Microorganisms have introduced the field of microbiology to hundreds of thousands of students. As we enter a new millennium, this ninth edition of Brock Biology of Microorganisms promises to be a classic among microbiology textbooks with its modern treatment of microbiology firmly rooted in fundamental principles.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Microbiology Text, 5 Oct 2005
Brock Biology of Microorganisms is one of the best student texts around today for Microbiology students, not only for undergraduate but is also a great help for postgraduate courses as well.

Nice to see a new edition which has managed to keep up with all the recent changes in the field

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4.0 out of 5 stars Magnificant Microbiology, 14 April 2003
This is a really sound text book which brings the new and experienced microbiologists something a little different.The flowing chapters and writing bring you up to speed with modern concepts in biology & microbiology and then the latter parts tell you more and more about subtle differences and generally more indepth than most general microbiology texts.This is a very usesfull reference point for 2nd and 3rd yr students and simply the best place to start for 1st yr students.Mightily Magnificant Microbiology (ps sorry about the alliteration puns)
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Textbook, 14 Feb 2006
This book is great for Microbiology Undergraduates. The layout is perfect for studying and revising, and the information is presented in a clear manner. Doesn't put you to sleep like some other undergrad textbooks. You'll need other books for 2nd and 3rd year, but you will keep refering to this book even then. Overall, a very good textbook. Well worth the price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
This is a fantastic text book, really superb. It's packed full of useful information and diagrams and I find it more informative and helpful than any other microbiology text book... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Josh Mcintyre

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is for You
I originally bought this book to help me with my OU degree in Life Sciences. I hope to specialise in Micro-organisms. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. J. Summers

5.0 out of 5 stars By far the best undergraduate general Microbiology text
"Brock" (as it's known!) is without doubt not just the best Microbiology textbook available but one of the best textbooks period. Read more
Published 9 months ago by R. Boden

4.0 out of 5 stars Microbiology Textbook
First of all, this is a specified module book for Microbiology & Immunology. It is a really interesting book with clear diagrams and enlightening pictures. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2005 by lampogiallo

4.0 out of 5 stars exxcellent 1st year textbook
well set out, with a good glossary and chapter summaries-i advise anyone starting biology to use this
Published on 4 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars An Great all round book on Microbiology
This is a good book for new students to the subject. The book starts with the most simple ideas in the field before then applying these to more advanced ideas
Published on 23 Sep 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellently written book on general microbiology
Brock et al. have managed to provide the reader yet again with an excelellent reference book, whose only flaw may is the quandratic index, making it quite hard to find items of... Read more
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