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Environmental Microbiology (Maier and Pepper Set),Used
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For microbiology and environmental microbiology courses, this leading textbook builds on the academic success of the previous edition by including a comprehensive and uptodate discussion of environmental microbiology as a discipline that has grown in scope and interest in recent years. From environmental science and microbial ecology to topics in molecular genetics, this edition relates environmental microbiology to the work of a variety of life science, ecology, and environmental science investigators. The authors and editors have taken the care to highlight links between environmental microbiology and topics important to our changing world such as bioterrorism and national security with sections on practical issues such as bioremediation, waterborne pathogens, microbial risk assessment, and environmental biotechnology.WHY ADOPT THIS EDITION? New chapters on: Urban Environmental Microbiology Bacterial Communities in Natural Ecosystems Global Change and Microbial Infectious Disease Microorganisms and Bioterrorism Extreme Environments (emphasizing the ecology of these environments) Aquatic Environments (now devoted to its own chapter was combined with Extreme Environments)Updates to Methodologies: Nucleic Acid Based Methods: microarrays, phyloarrays, realtime PCR, metagomics, and comparative genomics Physiological Methods: stable isotope fingerprinting and functional genomics and proteomicsbased approaches Microscopic Techniques: FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization) and atomic force microscopy Cultural Methods: new approaches to enhanced cultivation of environmental bacteria Environmental Sample Collection and Processing: added section on air sampling
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Environmental Microbiology'? A: 'Environmental Microbiology' includes topics such as microbial ecology, environmental science, bioterrorism, bioremediation, waterborne pathogens, and environmental biotechnology.
- Q: Who are the authors of this textbook? A: The textbook is authored by Ian Pepper, along with contributions from other experts in the field.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'Environmental Microbiology' was published on October 3, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Environmental Microbiology' contains 624 pages, providing an extensive resource for students and professionals.
- Q: What is the binding type of this textbook? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability for frequent use.
- Q: Is this textbook suitable for beginners in microbiology? A: Yes, this textbook is suitable for both beginners and advanced students, as it covers fundamental concepts as well as advanced topics in environmental microbiology.
- Q: Does this edition include new chapters? A: Yes, the second edition includes new chapters on Urban Environmental Microbiology, Bacterial Communities, Global Change, and Microorganisms and Bioterrorism.
- Q: What methodologies are updated in this textbook? A: The textbook features updates on methodologies such as nucleic acid-based methods, physiological methods, microscopic techniques, and cultural methods for studying environmental bacteria.
- Q: Are there practical applications discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses practical issues such as microbial risk assessment and environmental biotechnology, making it relevant to real-world challenges.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is in new condition when purchased, ensuring that readers receive an undamaged and complete copy.