Understanding Microbes, 1st Edition
an introduction to a small world
$103.38
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
10 January 2013
Summary
We can’t see them, but microbes are the dominant form of life on Earth. They make up half of the world’s biomass. They were here billions of years before we were, and they will be here after we are gone. Without their activity, life as we know it would be impossible. Even within our own bodies, there are ten times as many bacterial cells as human cells. Understanding Microbes provides a clear, accessible introduction to this world of microbes.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781119978794 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1119978793 |
| Author: | Jeremy W. Dale |
| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 10 January 2013 |
| Weight: | 463g |
| Dimensions: | 244mm x 168mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
“The book encourages a better understanding of the microbial word with many practical implications in biotechnological phenomena that will be the foundation of the next years. Also, the book gives interesting information about the lessons from nature and presents excellent and suggestive illustrations.” (Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, 1 February 2014)
“The author does not sacrifice accuracy when clearly and concisely presenting the latest developments in molecular biology, food microbiology, microbial evolution, biotechnology, etc. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates and general readers.” (Choice, 1 August 2013)
About The Author
Jeremy W. Dale
Jeremy W. Dale, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
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