Foundations in Microbiology [Hardcover]

Kathleen Park Talaro (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 12, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0077260570 | ISBN-13: 978-0077260576 | Edition: 7th

Written with the non-major/allied health student in mind, Foundations in Microbiology offers an accessible writing style through the use of tools such as case files and analogies to thoroughly explain difficult microbiology concepts. Active learning is promoted via innovative features such as concept mapping and “Visual Understanding” questions (using art to make content connections between chapters). A taxonomic approach is used for the study of pathogens.

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About the Author

BS for CSU-LA with emphasis on cellular biology. MS emphasis in molecular biology, while also completing a program in genetic engineering. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 928 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education; 7th edition (September 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0077260570
• ISBN-13: 978-0077260576
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #261,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, May 8, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Foundations in Microbiology w/ Microbes in Motion 3 CD-ROM & OLC Password Card (Hardcover)

I liked this book because it explained difficult micro concepts in an understandable fashion. I liked the illustrations in the book and the parasitic microbes was most interesting. I also found the following which I got on amazon outstanding:
Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers
isbn - 0971999635
This study guide helped me study for my college exams because these questions were the kind my teacher asked. Both books are very good, I'm glad I used them. I passed the my micro class with ease.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, decent deal, June 18, 2009

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This review is from: Foundations in Microbiology (Hardcover)

Its a solid textbook. The graphics are up-to-date and well done, the "sidebar" information is pertinent and helps illustrate and explain the concepts in the text. Get the study guide, its helpful too.

Amazon saved me a pile of money over the campus bookstore (no sales tax either!), and this one arrived quickly thanks to me being a Prime member.

As text books go, this one is pretty decent to learn from (especially since we have no choice, only the professor does). It is much more oriented toward nursing/medical than general biology majors, and puts most of the data in a medical/healthcare context. So if you are straight-biology major and not headed to Med or Nursing, then you may want to see what else is out there.

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good textbook on microbiology, December 9, 2011

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This review is from: Foundations in Microbiology (Hardcover)

My professor chose this textbook for my microbiology course and it was a great choice. This textbook offers a ton of colorful, informative charts and pictures, which make learning this difficult subject more fun and much easier. The majority of the topics were very well explained and made this course fun. I would highly recommend this textbook to any microbiology professor looking for a textbook for their class!