Environmental Microbiology

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The field of environmental microbiology encompasses aspects of several areas of study including microbial ecology, molecular genetics, and environmental science. Environmental Microbiology is the first book to offer a comprehensive discussion of this field as a discipline, which the authors define as the study of microbial fate and activity in air, water, and soil, and the resulting impact on human health and welfare. While the roots of environmental microbiology can be traced to sanitary engineering (water and wastewater treatment), the field has grown to include other practical issues such as bioremediation, the control of known and emerging waterborne pathogens, microbial risk assessment, and environmental biotechnology. Five general areas are emphasized in this text: (i) Foundation chapters, (ii) microbial environments, (iii) detection of microbial activity, (iv) the impact of microbial activity on the environment in terms of nutrient cycling and pollutant fate, and (v) detection and control of pathogens in the environment. Designed for courses at senior undergraduate and graduate levels, Environmental Microbiology will also serve as an essential reference for environmental microbiologists, microbial ecologists, and environmental engineers, as well as those interested in epidemiology, water and wastewater treatment, and biotechnology.

Key Features
Among the Highlights of this state-of-the-art Textbook:
* Includes foundation chapters for background in biological and earth sciences
* Covers emerging areas such as transport of microbes and DNA, microbial risk assessment, and use of molecular detection in environmental applications
* References key or landmark works without interrupting the flow of text
* Describes the newest analytical and molecular methodologies
* Contains many detailed, full-color graphics to make the text visually stimulating
* Presents numerous "case studies" to emphasize relevance to real-life situations
* Provides study questions at the end of each chapter

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Just mediocre........2002-06-19

I was anxious to receive this book, since it was praised as one of the best books available in the area of environmental microbiology. After reading through the pages, I just couldn't agree with this statement.
Here are some of the good points of this book: It's written in a fairly easy to understand language and provides a lot of pictures and graphs to illustrate important concepts.
Here are the bad points: It summarizes a lot and leaves out a lot of details and information. Whoever buys this book better know something about biochemistry and microbiology already. The graphs and pictures are sometimes ridiculous and of poor quality, almost like they were done at a home PC.
The book would be best for somebody who is a hobby environmentalist that wants to expand his/her knowledge, or undergraduate students of biology who want to explore the environmental aspect of microbiology out of curiosity. If you are serious about environmental microbiology and really want to get into it on a more professional level, I suggest the "Manual of Environmental Microbiology" 2nd edition, published by the American Society for Microbiology. It's a little more expensive, but worth every penny!

Environmental Microbiology.......2001-05-30

This is one of the most detailed, interesting, well illustrated books in microbiology that I have ever read. It gets right to the information that someone working in the environmental field needs, all in one place. No more digging around through multiple sources and hunting the internet for the latest information - its all here.

Microbial Proteomics: Functional Biology of Whole Organisms (Methods of Biochemical Analysis)

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Microbial Proteomics: Functional Biology of Whole Organisms (Methods of Biochemical Analysis)
Ian Humphrey-Smith
Manufacturer: John Wiley and Sons
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ASIN: 0471699756

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Discover important lessons learned about whole organism biology via microbial proteomics

This text provides an exhaustive analysis and presentation of current research in the field of microbial proteomics, with an emphasis on new developments and applications and future directions in research. The editors and authors show how and why the relative simplicity of microbes has made them attractive targets for extensive experimental manipulation in a quest for both improved disease prevention and treatment and an improved understanding of whole organism functional biology. In particular, the text demonstrates how microbial proteomic analyses can aid in drug discovery, including identification of new targets, novel diagnostic markers, and lead optimization.

Each chapter is written by one or more leading experts in the field and carefully edited to ensure a consistent and thorough approach throughout. Methods, technologies, and tools associated with the most promising approaches are stressed. Key topics covered include:

Microbial pathogenesis at the proteome level
Whole cell modeling
Structural proteomics and computational analysis
Biomolecular interactions
Physiological proteomics
Metabolic reconstruction using proteomics data

While presenting the practical utility of proteomics data, the text is also clear on the field's current limitations, pointing to areas where further investigation is needed.

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GIves Wonder to a Normally Dry Topic.......2005-11-13

This is one of the best microbiology textbooks I have run across. Krasner's talents as a writer makes it a joy to read. He enlivens
his subject matter with vivid decription and memorable examples. And unlike many introductions to the subject, which tend to overwhelm with exhuating detail, this textbook restores a sense of wonder, proportion. and awe to the lowly microbe. Another plus is how key terms are boldfaced, indicating a link to the dictionary in back, thus saving fruitless searches for definitions of terms that may or may not be covered. Highly recommended.

Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology

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Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology
Duncan, Ed. Mara
Manufacturer: Academic Press
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Wastewater Microbiology (Wiley Series in Ecological and Applied Microbiology)

ASIN: 0124701000

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'Access to safe water is a fundamental human need and therefore a basic human right' Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary General

Edited by two world-renowned scientists in the field, The Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology provides a definitive and comprehensive coverage of water and wastewater microbiology. With contributions from experts from around the world, this book gives a global perspective on the important issues faced in the provision of safe drinking water, the problems of dealing with aquatic pollution and the processes involved in wastewater management.

Starting with an introductory chapter of basic microbiological principles, The Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology develops these principles further, ensuring that this is the essential text for process engineers with little microbiological experience and specialist microbiologists alike.

Comprehensive selection of reviews dealing with drinking water and aquatic pollution
Provides an understading of basic microbiology and how it is applied to engineering process solutions
Suitable for all levels of knowledge in microbiology -from those with no background to specialists who require the depth of information

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Glycomicrobiology
Ronald J., Ed. Doyle
Manufacturer: Plenum Press
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ASIN: 0306462397

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This book presents an authoritative and lucid summary of the major areas of glycomicrobiology. A goal of the book is to provide readable reviews of current areas of glycomicrobiology. This molecular-oriented book considers the rapidly growing field of prokaryotic glycoproteins, and the genetics of the peptide-carbohydrate links. Expert commentary on prokaryotic recognition of glycoconjugate eukaryotic receptors and eukaryotic recognition of prokaryotic receptors is a highlight of the book. The structure and function of glycoconjugates of extremophiles is presented, along with the recognition and metabolism of carbohydrate substrata by microbial enzymes. Discussion of state-of-the-art methods in the detection of microbial carbohydrates is presented. This is the first volume devoted solely to glycomicrobiology, encompassing methods, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, and enzymology.

Ecology of Infectious Diseases in Natural Populations (Publications of the Newton Institute)

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Ecology of Infectious Diseases in Natural Populations (Publications of the Newton Institute)

Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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Disease Ecology: Community Structure and Pathogen Dynamics
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ASIN: 0521465028

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This book is the first major synthesis of theory and empirical knowledge regarding the ecology and epidemiology of infectious diseases in natural, unmanaged, animal and plant populations. Throughout the book, the contributors develop a dialogue between the patterns observed in empirical studies of disease in natural populations and the mathematical models used to dissect and examine the observed epidemiological patterns. The book is divided into a number of reviews and group reports by experts in various fields. Two sections synthesize important issues relating to the dynamics of microparasites and macroparasites, while the others discuss spatial patterns in disease dynamics and the evolutionary biology of parasites, pathogens and their hosts. This book will be of use to graduate students and specialists in mathematical biology and epidemiology.

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Microbial Ecology of the Oceans
David L., Ed. Kirchman
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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Marine Microbiology: Ecology & Applications (Advanced Text)
Marine Microbiology (Methods in Microbiology, Volume 30) (Methods in Microbiology (Paper), 30)
Biological Oceanography
Chemical Oceanography (MARINE SCIENCE)
Biogeochemistry of Marine Dissolved Organic Matter

ASIN: 0471299936

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This book focuses on the processes related to global carbon cycling, including the flux of carbon and the energy through marine ecosystems, nitrogen fixing, and iron uptake by marine microbes. In addition, it studies the role of viruses in determining species diversity of marine microbes, the controls of bacterial growth rates and production, viability of marine bacteria, marine symbiosis, and thermal vents as the source of marine hyperthermophiles.

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An excellent, well-integrated book.......2000-11-14

"An excellent, well-integrated book that ranges from marine viruses to filamentous cyanophyceans and treats the processes mediated by them. The aerobic heterotrophic bateria in the open ocean and the biogeochemcial role of the assemblages are emphasized in most of the 16 chapters. The authors, none of them a 'pure' microbiologist but all attuned to biogeochemical questions, provide modern reviews of the basics, but ample space is given to open issues. About two-thirds of the very many references date from 1990 to 1999." --Karl Banse, University of Washington

Expert Review.......2000-05-17

"Microbial Ecology of the Oceans" presents timely and up-to-date reviews of various aspects of microbial ecology of the marine water column....Well-written and authoritative chapters should make it useful as a text for advanced courses and for graduate students. Altogether, I can warmly recommend it to anyone interested in microbial ecology and biological oceanography."

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A bit conveluded.......2007-03-09

Has many diagrams but doesn't bring the point home. Even for virology.

Excellent Virology book.......2007-02-07

Simple english, easy to understand, a lot of useful detail info.
Excellent for beginner or interested in viral molecular biology.

from a graduate student .......2007-01-29

This is a readable book with good illustrations and summarizing schemes, tables... Good for both undergraduate and graduate students...

Good concepts.......2006-07-02

An interesting approach to understanding virology. Does not categorize by family but draws connections between different viruses, their life cycles, and mechanisms of subverting host defenses and processes. Emphasis on concepts and similarities. Great diagrams and cartoons.

Quick Review of: Principles of Virology: Molecular Biology, Pathogenesis, and Control of Animal Viruses.......2006-03-23

This book is written in such a way as to be difficult to read. The book has great information, but the readability is not terribly good.

The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes

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An Essential Microbiology Reference
A difficult but useful book
Good information, poor illustrations

The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes
David White
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 0195301684

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The third edition of The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes covers the basic principles of prokaryotic physiology, biochemistry, and cell behavior. It presents microbial metabolism in the context of the chemical and physical problems that cells must solve in order to grow. Written in a clear, straightforward manner, the book provides a modern perspective on the diversity of microorganisms, and an updated account of the major aspects prokaryotes, such as cell structure, metabolism, developmental biology, environmental adaptation, biofilm formation, and cellular signaling pathways. It is organized according to topic rather than by organism, therefore helping students understand the general principles of physiology and metabolism. Each chapter ends with thought-provoking study questions, a summary, and an extensive list of references to outside research literature students may go to for more information and detailed explanations of material in the text. The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes, Third Edition, is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on microbial physiology of bacterial metabolism. It can be used in conjunction with a laboratory manual, Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory: A Quantitative Approach, by David White and George D. Hegeman. Features of the Third Edition BLIncludes New Material on: Cell Division, Cell-Cell Signaling, Cell Development, Biofilm Formation BLContains boxed asides that cite interesting historical information about important discoveries and notable people in the field from the 19th Century to the 1960s

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An Essential Microbiology Reference.......2007-03-23

This is an excellent resource for biochemical pathways, relationships, and diagrams of prokaryotic physiology. The written material is particularly lucid, which is greatly appreciated. While the diagrams are simple and in black-and-white print, their reduced complexity lends clarity to the concepts illustrated. I highly recommend this book to anyone in the microbial sciences at the upper-undergraduate level and beyond.

A difficult but useful book.......2005-08-01

Although it seems impossible to have just one text on the huge field of microbial physiology, this book makes a very valiant effort to be just that. The details are painstakingly researched, the text is concise and clear (no fluff anywhere!), and for such a small book, the author does a masterful job of presenting a huge amount of useful information.

Of course, every book has its downfalls, the main one of this book being its lack of helpful illustrations. Sometimes you just MUST HAVE some help visually to understand something (e.g. mixed acid fermentation, sporulation) and this book often didn't offer that. (Even if there WAS a figure, it was so hard to decipher that you'd be better off with nothing at all.) Also, some huge areas of microbial physiology were completely left out like bacterial stress response.

Overall, not the best but not the worst. It's certainly not a waste of money, but you might want to have some sort of companion book to supply your diagrams and illustrations.

Good information, poor illustrations.......1998-12-22

I used this text as a supplement for my microbial physiology class and found the explantions good, if not complete. The problem I had was that the graphic representations used to show varying processes were either very lacking, or completely absent. Most good science texts use detailed illustrations and colored ink. This text provides neither and would probably serve the more experienced bacterial physiologist as a good reference.

Fermentation Microbiology and Biotechnology, Second Edition (No Series)

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Fermentation Microbiology and Biotechnology, Second Edition (No Series)

Manufacturer: CRC
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ASIN: 0849353343

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Retaining valuable information from the first edition, including fermentation kinetics and flux control analysis, this new edition addresses numerous topics that have risen to importance. New chapters explore the production of primary and secondary metabolites such as amino acids, nucleotides, and vitamins, as well as antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and anti-tumor agents. The authors examine advances in enzymes and co-factor engineering, cell immobilization, and sensor technology. Packed with examples and industry case studies, and requiring only a basic microbiology background, the text is accessible to academic and industry researchers, as well as students in applied microbiology, and pharmaceutical biotechnology.

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