Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology / Edition 3

by Paul Singleton, Diana Sainsbury

Overview

This Third, Revised Edition of a unique, encyclopaedic reference work covers the whole field of pure and applied microbiology and microbial molecular biology in one volume. The Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Third Edition, Revised:

• Reflects the latest developments in the field
• Features over 18,000 entries from concise definitions of terms to review-length articles
• Provides extensive cross-referencing between topics
• Includes numerous references from scientific journals and other relevant sources

With its wide-ranging description of different areas of microbiology, the Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Third Edition, Revised is an indispensable reference for every researcher, lecturer and student.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470035450
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/16/2006
Edition description:	3rd Edition, Revised
Pages:	912
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.70(h) x 2.11(d)

About the Author

Paul Singleton. Retired academic, now a full-time scientific author.

Diana Sainsbury. Technical Editor.

Table of Contents

Notes for the User: Alphabetization.

Cross-References.

External References.

Numbered Definitions.

Taxonomy.

Editorial Reviews

"This title should be part of the collection in colleges and universities because of its ease of use and comprehensiveness." (American Reference Books Annual, March 2008)

"The authors … have been modest in calling this book a dictionary ... encyclopaedic in outlook and a product of true scholarship." (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, November 2006)

From the Publisher

The new edition of this esteemed reference (the second edition, 1987, is cited in and ) carries on the aim of presenting clear, up-to-date definitions pertaining to the many and varied aspects of microbiology and molecular biology. In a field of ever-increasing specialization, readers of articles even slightly outside their expertise need help with terminology and biological context; and this dictionary provides wide, interlinked, meticulously cross-referenced coverage. Entries also include external references to articles in books and journals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

**** A reprint of the 1994 edition, which corrected the second edition of 1987 (which is cited in ARBA 1989). Provides definitions of the terms and phrases which form the currency of communication in modern microbiology and molecular biology. Many of the definitions includes references to relevant papers, reviews, and monographs. Pronunciations are unfortunately omitted. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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