Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy with MasteringMicrobiology™ (3rd Edition) (MasteringMicrobiology Series) [Hardcover]

Robert W. Bauman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321667662 | ISBN-13: 978-0321667663 | Publication Date: January 16, 2010 | Edition: 3

The Third Edition of Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy is the most cutting-edge microbiology book available, offering unparalleled currency, accuracy, and assessment.  The state-of-the science approach begins with a compelling focus on emerging diseases and diseases you will encounter in clinical settings. Your comprehension is ensured with end-of-chapter practice that encompasses both visual and conceptual understanding. With this revision, both you and your instructors will benefit from the practice and assessment available with the new, unrivaled MasteringMicrobiology™ program.

 

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• MasteringMicrobiology with Pearson eText Student Access Code Card
• Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Third Edition

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About the Author

Robert W. Bauman holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Stanford University, an M.A. in Botany from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.A. in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a full professor of biology in the Department of Biological Sciences at Amarillo College in Amarillo, Texas, where he previously served as chairman of the department. He has been teaching microbiology and human anatomy and physiology since 1988. In 2004, the students of Amarillo College selected Dr. Bauman as the recipient of the John. F. Mead Faculty Excellence Award. 

His research interests have included the morphology and ecology of freshwater algae, the cell biology of marine algae (particularly the deposition of cell walls and intercellular communication), and environmentally triggered chromogenesis in butterflies. His dissertation research at Stanford was on intercellular and cell growth in red algae at the Hopkins Marine Station. 

Robert Bauman is the author of another microbiology textbook at Benjamin Cummings, Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, 2/e (copyright 2009). He is an active member of the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) and Texas Community College Teacher’s Association (TCCTA).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 896 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 3 edition (January 16, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321667662
• ISBN-13: 978-0321667663
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Get the version with etext access!, October 20, 2010

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This review is from: Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy with MasteringMicrobiology™ (3rd Edition) (MasteringMicrobiology Series) (Hardcover)

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, September 5, 2011

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It came very fast. It did have the access to the online website which is fantastic. I received it earlier than expecting. The book overall seems to be a good text.