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Microbiology: An Introduction, Books a la Carte Edition (10th Edition) [Paperback]

Gerard J. Tortora (Author), Berdell R. Funke (Author), Christine L. Case (Author)
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March 19, 2009 0321582039 978-0321582034 10

Books à la Carte are unbound, three-hole-punch versions of the textbook. This lower cost option is easy to transport and comes with same access code or media that would be packaged with the bound book.

 

This #1 selling non-majors microbiology textbook is praised for its straightforward presentation of complex topics, careful balance of concepts and applications, and proven art that teaches. In its Tenth Edition, Tortora/Funke/Case responds to the #1 challenge of the microbiology course: teaching a wide range of student levels, while still addressing student under-preparedness. The Tenth Edition meets students at their respective skill levels.

 

First, the book signals core microbiology content to students with the new and highly visual Foundation Figures that students need to understand before moving forward in a chapter. Second, the book gives students frequent opportunities for self-assessment with the new Check Your Understanding questions that correspond by number to the chapter Learning Objectives. Then, a new “visual learning” orientation includes: an increased number of the popular Diseases in Focus boxes, newly illustrated end-of-chapter Study Outlines that provide students with visual cues to remind them of chapter content, and new end-of-chapter Draw It questions. The all-new art program is contemporary without compromising Tortora/Funke/Case’s hallmark reputation for precision and clarity. Content revisions include substantially revised immunity chapters and an increased emphasis on antimicrobial resistance, bioterrorism, and biofilms.

 

 

This Package 0321582039 / 9780321582034 Books a la Carte Plus for Microbiology: An Introduction contains: 0321580001 / 9780321580009 Books a la Carte for Microbiology: An Introduction

  • 0321581962 / 9780321581969 Study Card for Microbiology: An Introduction
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  • 0321582071 / 9780321582072 CourseCompass™ with Pearson eText Student Access Kit for Microbiology: An Introduction. For access to CourseCompass, your instructor must assign use of the CourseCompass materials. This code will not work for MyMicrobiologyPlace Website. 


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About the Author

Gerard J. Tortora is a professor of biology and teaches microbiology, human anatomy, and physiology at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey. He received his M.A. in Biology from Montclair State College in 1965. He belongs to numerous biology/microbiology organizations, such as the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), National Education Association (NEA), New Jersey Educational Association (NJEA), and the Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB). Jerry is the author of a number of biological science textbooks. In 1995, he was selected as one of the finest faculty scholars at Bergen Community College and was named Distinguished Faculty Scholar. In 1996, Jerry received a National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) excellence award from the University of Texas and was selected to represent Bergen Community College in a campaign to increase awareness of the contributions of community colleges to higher education.


Berdell R. Funke received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in microbiology from Kansas State University. He has spent his professional years as a professor of microbiology at North Dakota State University. He taught introductory microbiology, including laboratory sections, general microbiology, food microbiology, soil microbiology, clinical parasitology, and pathogenic microbiology. As a research scientist in the Experiment Station at North Dakota State, he has published numerous papers on soil microbiology and food microbiology.


Christine L. Case is a registered microbiologist and a professor of microbiology at Skyline College in San Bruno, California, where she has taught for the past 38 years. She received her Ed. D. in curriculum and instruction from Nova Southeastern University and her M.A. in microbiology from San Francisco State University. She was Director for the Society for Industrial Microbiology (SIM). She received the ASM and California Hayward outstanding educator awards. In addition to teaching, Chris contributes regularly to professional literature, develops innovative educational methodologies, and maintains a personal and professional commitment to conservation and the importance of science in society. Chris is also an avid photographer, and many of her photographs appear in this book.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 960 pages
  • Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 10 edition (March 19, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321582039
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321582034
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT RESOURCE for NURSING, March 13, 2010
This review is from: Microbiology: An Introduction, Books a la Carte Edition (10th Edition) (Paperback)
I'm a nursing student, and I can't stress enough how much I LOVE this book. Gives a pretty good overview of microbial activity, signs & symptoms of the particular infection, antimicrobial agents' mechanisms and side effects. Book seems tailored to nursing students. I constantly refer to this book when antimicrobial drugs come up in class. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Dont buy 10th edition, Buy the 9th and save money!, September 12, 2009
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Our professor told us to buy the 9th edition because the 10th is almost the same copy but instead of spending $150 you can get a used one for $40. Here is the Amazon link for the product: Microbiology: An Introduction, 9th Edition
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference, pleasant reading too, February 16, 2009
This is a good reference work.
ALSO, contrary to a couple of the negative reviews, I found that individual chapters are clear and enjoyable to read, EVEN out of order. Of course the chapters reference one another, because the the subject is inherently complex. That's not the fault of the authors, that's just the nature of the material! Excellent book. I highly recommend it.
(Yes, slightly overpriced I suppose, but then so are all such text books, whatever "overpriced" means.)
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