Microbiology 10th edition by Tortora
AUTHORS:- Gerard J. Tortora BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Berdell R. Funke NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Christine L. Case SKYLINE COLLEGE
Publisher:- Benjamin Cummings;
Year Published:- 2008
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Tortora, Gerard J. Microbiology: an introduction / Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case. - 10th ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978-0-321-55007-1 (Student ed.) ISBN-IO: 0-321-55007-2 (Student ed.) ISBN-13: 978-0-321-58202-7 (Professional copy) ISBN-IO: 0-321-58202-0 (Professional copy) I. Microbiology-Textbooks. I. Funke, Berdell R. II. Case, Christine L., 1948- III . Title. [DNLM: I . Microbiology. QW 4 T712m 20 I 0 I
PREFACE
Since the publication of the first edition nearly 30 years ago, well over one million students have used Microbiology: An Introduction at colleges and universities around the world, making it the leading textbook for non-majors microbiology. The tenth edition continues to be a comprehensive beginning text, assum ing no previous study of biology or chemistry. The text is appropriate for students in a wide variety of programs, including the allied health sciences, biological science, environmental sciences, animal science, forestry, agriculture, home economics, and the liberal arts.
HALLMARKS OF MICROBIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION
We have retained in this new edition features that made the previous editions so popular:
• An appropriate balance between microbiological fundamentals and applications, and between medical applications and other applied areas of microbiology. As in previous editions, basic microbiological principles are given greater emphasis than are applications, and health-related applications are featured.
• Straightforward presentation of complex topics. Each section of the text has been written with the student in mind. Our book is known for its clear explanations and consis tent pedagogy.
• Clear, accurate, and pedagogically effective illustrations and photos. Step-by-step diagrams that closely coordinate with narrative descriptions aid student comprehension of concepts. Clear and accurate renderings of processes and structures focus students on what they need to learn. The quantity and quality of electron and light micrographs is unmatched in the market.
• Flexible organization. We have organized the book in what we think is a useful fas hion while recognizing that the material might be effectively presented in a number of other sequences. For instructors who wish to use a different order, we have made each chapter as independent as possible and have included numerous cross- references. The Instructor's Guide, written by Christine Case, provides detailed guidelines for organizing the material in several other ways.
NEW TO THE TENTH EDITION
Please see pages x- xviii for a visual introduction to the new tenth edition . The changes in this edition address instructors' biggest challenge in the introductory microbiology course: the wide range of student levels, including student under-preparedness. The tenth edition meets all students at their respective levels of skill and understanding. The highlights of the tenth edition can be seen in the new Foundation Figures, the new features that help studen ts check their understanding as they progress through each chapter, and the improved boxes that prepare students to start thinking like a cli nician. Content and currency have also been substantially updated.
Foundation Figures
In order to help students focus on and master the core concepts of microbiology, the authors have integrated text and visuals in to twenty specially designed Foundation Figures. These Foundation Figures include both a key concept statement that ensures students understand the central concept of the figure and an explanation of how each figure is foundational to further learning in the course. In addition, throughout the entire book the illustration program has been dramatically revised and updated with new art styles and a brighter color palette that has more contrasting colors and more dimensionality.
Features that Help Students Check Their Understanding
New Check Your Understanding questions encourage students to engage interactively with the material and self-assess their understanding of the Learning Objectives as they progress through each chapter. New Draw It questions are now included in the end-of-chapter Review Questions, asking students to sketch a rough diagram or fill in missing parts of a figure or graph. The popular Figure Legend Questions have been retained and im proved.
Support for Students to Start Thinking like a Clinician
Revised and redesigned Appl ications of Microbiology boxes describe current and practical uses of microbiology. New and updated Clinical Focus boxes contain data from the Morbidityalld Mortality Weekly Report modified into clinical problem-solving questions that help students develop their critical thinking skills and give them an active role while reading. Diseases in Focus boxes replace disease comparison tables, organizing comparative information about similar diseases in a d iscovery-oriented and visually interesting format that provides a helpful study tool for students. Updates in Content and Currency Antimicrobial resistance, biofilms, bioterrorism, and evolution receive special attention and increased emphasis. The immunity chapters-Chapters 16 and 17- have received a careful and significant update for increased currency, clarity, and accuracy, without an increase in the level of detail. Taxonomy, nomenclature, and disease incidence data are current through August 2008.
Cutting-Edge Media Supplements
Turn to the inside front cover of this book for an overview of the new MyMicrobiologyPlace website with its simple th ree-step approach to learning. Pages xiv-xv provide more details about the exciting new student and instructor media
BRIEF CONTENTS
PART ONE Fundamentals of Microbiology
1 The Microbial World and You
2 Chemical Principles
3 Observing Microorganisms through a Microscope
4 Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
5 Microbial Metabolism
6 Microbial Growth
7 The Control of Microbial Growth
8 Microbial Genetics
9 Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA
PART TWO A Survey of the Microbial World
10 Classification of Microorganisms
11 The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea
12 The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths
13 Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
PART THREE Interaction between Microbe and Host
14 Principles of Disease and Epidemiology
15 Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
16 Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host
17 Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host
18 Practical Applications of Immunology
19 Disorders Associated with the Immune System
20 Antimicrobial Drugs
PART FOUR Microorganisms and Human Disease
21 Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes
22 Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System
23 Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
24 Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System
25 Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System
26 Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems
PART FIVE Environmental and Applied Microbiology
27 Environmental Microbiology
28 Applied and Industrial Microbiology |
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