Customer Reviews

Microbiology: An Introduction, 9th Edition (Book & CD-ROM)

5 star:		(20)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

This was the required text for the microbiology class I took. I found this book to be very informative and helpful. The class was an introduction to microiology and this book was perfect for it! And I'm sure that, had this book been that bad, the instructor would never have selevte it for the course. My only regret is that I sold it back to the campus bookstore at the end of the semester; I wish I still had this to go back to and look up the information.

This book seems to be pretty informative and well laid out. However, my book states that it comes with online access including access to the ebook. When I logged in however, I was denied access to the ebook. I wrote to customer service and they told me it was not included with my book (even though it says so right there on the cover). I have access to all the other online features, but just not the ebook (which is the one I want access to the most). We have gone back and forth but I haven't gotten anywhere.

So the bottom line is if you want the ebook, this is not a great choice.

This 9th edition book works great even if you were told to get the newest 10th edition you really don't need it. I've compared them and they are almost identical. I think its a little confusing, things jump around a lot and the tables are not on the same page as the text a lot of the time. But my professor follows it exactly. The writing is really detailed and confusing but the pictures and tables are plentiful and helpful for simplifying or clairifying.

Wow this book provides so much information. I would recommend this book and class to anyone. I have read almost the entire book and I am completing the course with an A average. This offers some very informative information.

I purchased this text to help review for the FNP examination. It is an excellent resource--one that I frequently pull off the shelf to review. I would strongly recommend it for your medical library.

This book was required for my Microbiology class, but I actually don't mind the reading. The concepts have been broken down in a way that makes it easy for students to undertand!

I paid $20 for this bk on amazon and it was brand new with the unopened cd. I've made several purchase from amazon n have never been unsatisfied ;)

Not so much of a review, but does this book come with the online code? or do you need to buy the 10th edition for that?

did not need to pay top dollar, teacher admitted there's no real difference,

VIDEO and CD flash video could be helpful, i didn't need them

The book and its CD companion provided an excellent overview of the basics of Microbiology. A great foundation for an science student. The presentation of material is clear, photos abound and the review sections at the end of chapters are very helpful.
I reccommend this book to professors and students alike! Material is thorough and well presented with opportunity for additional learning also.