Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Second Edition [Paperback]

Paul Singleton (Author), Diana Sainsbury (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1993 | ISBN-10: 0471940526 | ISBN-13: 978-0471940524 | Edition: 2

Reviews of Second Edition ‘…well cross-referenced…Students should find it particularly useful …altogether, an exceptionally produced publication.’ Society for General Microbiology ‘If…you are often bewildered by the multitude of new terms that litter much of the literature of molecular biology this second edition…will prove invaluable.’ Trends in Biochemical Sciences ‘…a linguistic bridge for one of the fastest growing branches of science…the uniqueness is in its concise and clear description of terms…extremely comprehensive and easy to use.’ ARBA ‘…very informative and extensive…valuable reference tool.’ Febs Letters

Editorial Reviews

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"It all adds up to a valuable work of references which will be welcomed by students and researchers in a vast area of the biosciences." (Laboratory News, March 2002)

"having had the opportunity to review it I can recommend it to readers of the Transactions" (Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

A unique, encyclopaedic reference work covering the whole field of pure and applied microbiology and microbial molecular biology. This latest edition contains a vast amount of new and updated material - often to research level, and well beyond the coverage of current textbooks - making the dictionary even more valuable to lecturers, students, researchers and others in the biosciences and medicine.
* Updates and extends current textbooks

* 18 000 entries, from concise definitions to review-length articles

* Extensive cross-referencing between topics

* Thousands of references from mainstream journals and other specialist sources

* Over 5000 taxa: algae, archaeans, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses; prions

* A 30-page Appendix of detailed metabolic pathways

* A classic book with a lifetime's use!
Reviews of the Second Edition

'... very informative and extensive ... valuable reference tool.' FEBS Letters

'The material is well cross-referenced ... Students should find it particularly useful.' Society for General Microbiology

'... the uniqueness is in its concise and clear description of terms ... extremely comprehensive and easy to use.' ARBA --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1032 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2 edition (July 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471940526
• ISBN-13: 978-0471940524
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,387,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding information source, April 18, 2000

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This review is from: Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Second Edition (Paperback)

This book helped me survive graduate school - especially during my written preliminary exams. It is a comprehensive source of information, and it happily contained every word I wished to look up. I would not call it simply a 'dictionary', as the explanations are very in-depth and detailed. Seriously, this is one you need in your personal collection.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb, comprehensive dictionary at a reasonable price., December 16, 1997

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This review is from: Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Second Edition (Paperback)

Singleton's Dictonary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology is wonderfully comprehensive, very current and a bargain at $62. This dictionary at 1,000-plus pages is a must-have book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for college & graduate students, April 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Second Edition (Paperback)

This book was invaluable to me during my tenure as a graduate student in molecular biology. It is very comprehensive, easy to use and to understand. It is a great asset to anyone studying a biology related field at an undergraduate or graduate level. It is particularly helpful when reading papers from research journals. Worth every penny.