Essential Microbiology / Edition 2

by Stuart Hogg

Overview

Essential Microbiology 2nd Edition is a fully revised comprehensive introductory text aimed at students taking a first course in the subject.  It provides an ideal entry into the world of microorganisms, considering all aspects of their biology (structure, metabolism, genetics), and illustrates the remarkable diversity of microbial life by devoting a chapter to each of the main taxonomic groupings. The second part of the book introduces the reader to aspects of applied microbiology, exploring the involvement of microorganisms in areas as diverse as food and drink production, genetic engineering, global recycling systems and infectious disease.
 
Essential Microbiology explains the key points of each topic but avoids overburdening the student with unnecessary detail. Now in full colour it makes extensive use of clear line diagrams to clarify sometimes difficult concepts or mechanisms. A companion web site includes further material including MCQs, enabling the student to assess their understanding of the main concepts that have been covered.

This edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the developments that have occurred in recent years and includes a completely new section devoted to medical microbiology.  Students of any life science degree course will find this a concise and valuable introduction to microbiology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119978909
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/10/2013
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Stuart Hogg, University of Glamorgan, UK

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Table of Contents

Preface to Second Edition vii

Preface to First Edition ix

Acknowledgements xi

About the Companion Website xiii

I Introduction

1 Microbiology: What, Why and How? 3

2 Biochemical Principles 19

3 Cell Structure and Organisation 53

II Microbial Nutrition, Growth and Metabolism

4 Microbial Nutrition and Cultivation 83

5 Microbial Growth 97

6 Microbial Metabolism 115

III Microbial Diversity

7 Prokaryote Diversity 171

8 The Fungi 203

9 The Protista 217

10 Viruses 243

IV Microbial Genetics

11 Microbial Genetics 271

12 Microorganisms in Genetic Engineering 319

V Microorganisms in the Environment

13 Microbial Associations 345

14 Microorganisms in the Environment 357

VI Medical Microbiology

15 Human Microbial Diseases 375

16 The Control of Microorganisms 403

17 Antimicrobial Agents 419

VII Microorganisms in Industry

18 Industrial and Food Microbiology 449

Glossary 467

Further Reading 485

Index 491

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

Reviewer: Janet Hudzicki, PhD (University of Kansas Medical Center)
Description: This is a basic introductory microbiology text for first or second year non-microbiology majors. It covers the basic principles of microbiology using concise descriptions supplemented with simple but understandable diagrams.
Purpose: The author's goal was to provide an introduction to microbiology for students who require a less detailed, less comprehensive, and less expensive text than what is currently available. This goal is based on his premise that the content that needs to be covered in an introductory microbiology course for non-majors differs from the content of an introductory microbiology course for majors.
Audience: According to the author, this book is written specifically for those science majors with minimal background in chemistry, cell biology, and biochemistry who need an introduction to basic microbiological principles. In his teaching at the University of Glamorgan, Dr. Hogg works extensively with this type of student, therefore he is well aware of their needs. In my opinion, this book is appropriate for this type of student.
Features: The first section reviews the basic science that underlies microbiology: chemistry, biochemistry and cell biology. The focus then moves to the requirements for cultivating microorganisms and the diversity of the microbial world. The second half of the book explores the applied aspect of microbiology such as genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, and controlling microorganisms. The numerous diagrams are easy to understand. As new terms are introduced, they are featured in shaded boxes on the page and a glossary of key terms is included, as well as a section listing suggested additional readings on select topics. The biggest drawback is that the diagrams are rarely on the same page as the accompanying text. This requires flipping back and forth between pages to examine the diagram while reading the explanation.
Assessment: This book is suitable as an introductory microbiology text. It provides a good overview of the field of microbiology without overwhelming the student with details. It lacks the visual attractiveness of many other basic microbiology texts currently available, but using only black-and-white illustrations keeps the price of the book affordable. This would also be appropriate for an advanced placement high school microbiology course.

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