Abstract

The Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology aims to provide an affordable and ready access to a large variety of microbiological topics within one set of covers. This handy desk-top reference brings together an outstanding collection of work by the top scientists in the field. Covering topics ranging from the basic science of microbiology to the current "hot" topics in the field.
* Provides a broad, easily accessible perspective on a wide range of microbiological topics
* A synthesis of the broadest topics from the comprehensive and multi-volumed Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Second Edition
* Helpful resource in preparing for lectures, writing reports, or drafting grant applications
"This is a useful reference...I recommend this volume for any academic college or university library."
-E-STREAMS, Paula J. Wolfe, University of Arizona Library, U.S. (October 2004)
"...no longer need we hear the refrain: if only there was an easy to understand, readily available, single source."
- Henry D. Isenberg, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, N.Y. (November 2004)
"...well written and authoritative."
-Microbiology Today (November 2004)
"This work provides a compact, affordable overview of microbiology topics that are of widest interest in the field."
-S.K. Oelker, Drew University, U.S., (November 2004)