Bacteria in biology, biotechnology, and medicine

the long version

Bacteria has been written for courses in colleges and universities, and assumes no previous knowledge of bacteria. It starts with the 'core' aspects of bacteriology needed by all students: structure, growth, differentiation, metabolism and genetics/molecular biology. It continues with applied aspects - recombinant DNA technology, medicine, food, ecology, waste-water treatment, etc - and also covers classification/identification, disinfection, sterilization, culture, microscopy and other areas of practical bacteriology. The Appendix contains mini-descriptions of 70 genera of bacteria - useful for rapid orientation, and is helpful to those new to bacterial names. . Bacteria is intended for courses in biotechnology, medical, health and environmental sciences, food science, general biology and microbiology.