Microbiology: A Very Short Introduction

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Nicholas P. Money (Professor of Botany and Western Program Director, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio)

Microbiology

A Very Short Introduction

Nicholas P. Money (Professor of Botany and Western Program Director, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio)

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English

Oxford University Press
16 December 2014

Medical microbiology & virology; Mathematics & Sciences; Biology, life sciences; Microbiology (non-medical)

Series: Very Short Introductions

In recent decades we have come to realize that the microbial world is hugely diverse, and can be found in the most extreme environments. Fungi, single-celled protists, bacteria, archaea, and the vast array of viruses and sub-viral particles far outnumber plants and animals. Microbes, we now know, play a critical role in ecosystems, in the chemistry of atmosphere and oceans, and within our bodies. The field of microbiology, armed with new techniques from molecular biology, is now one of the most vibrant in the life sciences.

In this Very Short Introduction Nicholas P. Money explores not only the traditional methods of microscopy and laboratory culture but also the modern techniques of genetic detection and DNA sequencing, genomic analysis, and genetic manipulation.

In turn he demonstrates how advances in microbiology have had a tremendous impact on the areas of medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: Nicholas P. Money (Professor of Botany and Western Program Director Miami University Oxford Ohio)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 114mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 131g
ISBN: 9780199681686
ISBN 10: 0199681686
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 16 December 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Microbial diversity 2: How microbes operate 3: Molecular microbiology 4: Viruses 5: Microbiology of human health and disease 6: Microbial ecology and evolution 7: Microbes in agriculture and biotechnolohy Further reading Index

Nicholas P. Money is Professor of Botany and Western Program Director at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He is the author of more than 70 peer-reviewed papers on fungal biology and has authored four books, including, Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard: The Mysterious World of Mushrooms, Molds, and Mycologists (2002), and Mushroom (2011) described by Nature magazine as a 'brilliant scientific and cultural exploration' of his research subject.

Reviews for Microbiology: A Very Short Introduction

For individuals from all backgrounds who need a succinct yet complete introduction to microbiology, this book is an ideal resource, and readers can use this book as a springboard into a wide variety of other topics in microbiology by using the resources for further reading provided at the end of the book. R. K. Harris, CHOICE