Discover the World of Microbes

This title is an essential primer for all students who need some background in microbiology and want to become familiar with the universal importance of bacteria for all forms of life.nnWritten by Gerhard Gottschalk, Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and one of the most prominent microbiologists in our time, this text covers the topic in its whole breadth and does not only focus on bacteria as pathogens.nnThe book is written in an easy-to-read, entertaining style but each chapter also contains a `facts' section with compact text and diagrams for easy learning. In addition, more than 40 famous scientists, including several Nobel Prize winners, contributed sections, written specifically for this title. The book comes with color figures and a companion website with questions and answers.nnKey features:nn Unique, introductory text offering a comprehensive overview of the astonishing variety and abilities of Bacterian Easy-to-read, fascinating and educationaln Written by one of the best known microbiologists of our timen Color images throughoutn Each chapter has a compact tutorial part with schemes on the biochemistry and metabolic pathways of Bacterian Comes with a companion website with questions and answers