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Summary: Uh, oh, colourflash!
Review: D....! I bought this book, lost money. A lot of errors covered under lots of colour, e.g. one page for one graphic about Agrobacterium-infection, guess what's missing. Another one: look at the F0/F1-ATPases, there is no proton-flow through the head, this is known for years, an essential fact, even for an under- graduate course! Also the chapters about genetics and signal transduction: incomplete, poor graphics, but a lot of nice colours again. These "small" errors sum up. In my opinion it's impossible today to write a comprehensive text book which covers all topics about microbiology, an undergraduate should first learn how a prokaryotic cell works, it is impossible to learn it with this book. Then I stopped reading, for the good section about systematics it receives at last three stars, otherwise it would have been two.
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Summary: Excelent Book
Review: Felicidades de antemano al autor, yo tengo la sexta edición y considero que es un buen libro y he visto que un amigo tiene esta nueva edición y algun día podre comparme yo también este libro
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Summary: BioChemistry
Review: I fear I confused this book with the lab manual ordered from another company and gave it a poor rating. If so, I apologize. This book was ordered on Aug. 16 and arrived by Aug. 23. Thank you for you prompt delivery.
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Summary: Not so easy to read
Review: I got this book for an introductory class on microbiology. As part of a course it is OK. As others have pointed out there are some sections that could have been done better. For me the main issue was this was not so easy to read. I know it is college level, but for example my introductory biology and chemistry books did not suck the life out of everything and even had helpful little side articles that connected things up.
If you are a professor I suggest using a different textbook, and of course you are better qualified to find said book. My issue was that this book was dull and I am interested in the subject so that shouldn't have been the case.
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Summary: very good textbook
Review: I used this textbook for my undergraduate microbiology class and found it very descriptive and complete. I would recommend this textbook to anyone preparing for class exams. However, what really helped was the following book:
Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers
(ISBN: 0971999635) by Patrick Leonardi
If you want to know the type of questions on your next microbiology exams get this study guide. Buy both books since they both helped my friends and I pass the class exams with ease.
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Summary: it covers everything
Review: If anyone has the cash to buy this book, buy it. It doesnt matter if you are a microbiologist, zoologist, violin player, construction worker, or a bum on the street. Ive never read a book that actually allows for reading of multiple pages without complete boredom before this book. If anyone ever has the chance to have Dr. Mike Madigan, Dr. John Martinko, or Dr. Jack Parker for an instructor, congradulations, becuase you have changed your life forever. All of these guys know what they are talking about, and are totally willing to help students in any way possible. THANKS GUYS!! Looking forward to the 10th ed. ...
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Summary: it covers everything
Review: If anyone has the cash to buy this book, buy it. It doesnt matter if you are a microbiologist, zoologist, violin player, construction worker, or a bum on the street. Ive never read a book that actually allows for reading of multiple pages without complete boredom before this book. If anyone ever has the chance to have Dr. Mike Madigan, Dr. John Martinko, or Dr. Jack Parker for an instructor, congradulations, becuase you have changed your life forever. All of these guys know what they are talking about, and are totally willing to help students in any way possible. THANKS GUYS!! Looking forward to the 10th ed. ...
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Summary: An exceptional microbiological resource
Review: If you are an aspiring microbiologist or simply a student or teacher of science in general wishing to have a well-rounded, solid microbial background, then this is an absolutely essential resource. It is an unsurpassed publication in the vast field of fundamental microbiology. It is designed for the upper-level undergraduate student and thus takes a holistic and all-encompassing approach to the field. However, I have no doubt that even seasoned instructors and professionals alike will gleen invaluable information from the material presented. Its authors masterfully and lucidly convey the salient points of their respective expertises in each of the major themes presented (general microbiology, microbial diversity, immunology and epidemiology, and molecular biology and microbial genetics). The sections pertaining to microbial diversity are particularly well done and informative, as are those providing a general, basic background to microbiology.The book (ninth edition) contains 991 pages in 24 chapters, as well as a glossary, a superb index, and 2 appendices (the first containing useful bioenergetic calculations; the second presenting a taxonomic hierarchy from Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology). There are many photographs and micrographs (invariably of outstanding quality) supplementing the text throughout. These, in addition to various tables and clear, colorful figures, aid the student in visualizing the most important points of the text. The tasteful and copious use of color in figures throughout the book serves two purposes: It adds visual interest while detering the mundane, overly sober look of some other publications, and more importantly, it allows the reader to see vital associations between particular related elements in each figure, and often, in several figures. The book also employs the use of "feature boxes" to elucidate related or historically significant applications of material presented in the text. Rather than being distracting or disruptive to the flow of the text, I found these boxes to be informative and interesting supplements. The overall look and feel of the book is very well done. It somehow actually looks INVITING, which, as any undergraduate student knows, is extremely appreciated when it comes time to actually sit down and do some reading. The text itself is presented in a clear, progressive manner from start to finish and provides the student with a plethora of essential concepts and facts in the immense world of microbiology. As stated above, the book is aimed towards upper-level undergraduate students, so some of the more in-depth and detailed aspects of the concepts are understandably omitted. Otherwise, the book would have to be ridiculously lengthy and unnecessarily complex for its intended audience. As it stands, this publication is very comprehensive and will serve as a valuable resource for any student or teacher of the subject.
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Summary: SWEET, SMOOTH; BUT PRICEY
Review: No matter what, the price of this book is far from reasonable. But if you go ahead and buy it, you will value its smooth and balanced coverage.
It has a concise reader-friendly format; and include the most recent discoveries in all the branches of microbiology. Its well-illustrated chapters are both cohesive and consistent. Still, extraneous details can be found in some of the sections.
This is a good all-round microbiology text: the type of book many enthusiasts would like to see in CD-ROM. However, its high price will prove a strong deterrent for most potential buyers.
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Summary: Well written book on all aspects of general microbiology
Review: Overall, Brock has helped me greatly in all areas of studing microbiology. It is goof for both applied microbiology and medical/clinical microbiology and is a good refrences for general use.
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