Microbiology: Principles and Explorations [Hardcover]

Jacquelyn G. Black (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471387290 | ISBN-13: 978-0471387299 | Publication Date: November 16, 2001 | Edition: 5

Black has been a best-selling textbook for several editions due to its informal writing style and enlightening examples. The result of years of teaching and investigation, the authors student-centered writing style provides students with the background they need to truly comprehend lectures and classroom discussions. This text is appropriate for mixed major biology courses, allied health, agriculture and food sciences.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Strong Textbooks are few and far between, and this is definitely one of the best I've seen in quite some time."--BARRY CHESS, Pasadena City College

"This is a marvelous text."--GRACE THORNHILL, University of Wisconsin, River Falls

"Black is the kind of text that students keep experiencing rather than sell after they have completed the course. It is interesting, informative and is a good reference to have on hand for many of those everyday questions people often ask."--MARK FARINHA, University of North Texas

"Although my students complain that I assign too much reading, they never complain about the Black textbook."--MANUEL VARELLA, Eastern New Mexico University

About the Author

Jacquelyn Black received her B.A., and M.S. from the University of Chicago and her Ph.D. from Catholic University of America. She has been teaching microbiology to undergraduates since 1970. She is a member of the American Society for Microbiology, and she has received grants for conducting teacher-training programs.

In May of 2000, the Washington Academy of Sciences gave Jackie the Leo Schubert Award for Excellence in Teaching of Science in College. This award is given for exceptional teaching and writing in the field of microbiology, with particular emphasis on the teaching of undergraduate students.

In addition to her extensive teaching experience, Dr. Black has engaged in fieldwork and studies throughout the globe. Her travels have taken her from the interior of Iceland to Belgium, Germany, Lappland, China, South America, Portugal, and to the barrier reef of Belize.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 864 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 5 edition (November 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471387290
• ISBN-13: 978-0471387299
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #593,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for teachers and students, September 16, 2005

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Peter K. Harris "Biology Lover" (Beaumont, Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microbiology: Principles and Explorations (Hardcover)

This text explains some very complex information in a very reader-friendly way. The photos, charts and practical examples of how microbiology impacts everyone's life make it very readable. I would recommend it for teachers and students!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference, March 31, 2011

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This review is from: Microbiology: Principles and Explorations (Hardcover)

I had this book while taking a Microbiology class and wound up selling it because I needed the money. It was such a good book that I wanted it again!