Alcamo's fundamentals of microbiology /
Jeffrey C. Pommerville
- Eight Edition.
- Massachusetts : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2007
- xxvi, 836 pages : color illustrations ; 29cm.
Includes glossary and index
Contents: Part 1. Foundations of Microbiology -- Part 2. The Bacteria and Archaea -- Part 3. Bacterial Disease of Humans -- Part 4. Viruses and Eukaryotic Microorganisms -- Part 5. Disease and Resistance -- Part 6. Control of Microorganism -- Part 7. Microbiology and Public Health
[This text] is written for introductory microbiology courses having an emphasis on the biology of human disease. It is geared toward students in health and allied health science curricula such as nursing, dental hygiene, medical assistance, sanitary science, and medical laboratory technology. It also will be an asset to students studying food science, agriculture, environmental science, and health administration. In addition, the text should provide a firm foundation for advanced programs in biological sciences, as well as medicine, dentistry, and other health professions.-Pref