Microbiology 10th edition by Tortora
AUTHORS:- Gerard J. Tortora
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Berdell R. Funke
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Christine L. Case
SKYLINE COLLEGE
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Year Published:- 2008
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Tortora, Gerard J.
Microbiology: an introduction / Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case. - 10th ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-55007-1 (Student ed.)
ISBN-IO: 0-321-55007-2 (Student ed.)
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-58202-7 (Professional copy)
ISBN-IO: 0-321-58202-0 (Professional copy)
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PREFACE
Since the publication of the first edition nearly 30 years ago,
well over one million students have used Microbiology: An
Introduction at colleges and universities around the world, making
it the leading textbook for non-majors microbiology. The
tenth edition continues to be a comprehensive beginning text,
assum ing no previous study of biology or chemistry. The text is
appropriate for students in a wide variety of programs, including
the allied health sciences, biological science, environmental sciences,
animal science, forestry, agriculture, home economics, and
the liberal arts.
HALLMARKS OF MICROBIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION
We have retained in this new edition features that made the
previous editions so popular:
• An appropriate balance between microbiological fundamentals
and applications, and between medical applications
and other applied areas of microbiology. As in
previous editions, basic microbiological principles are given
greater emphasis than are applications, and health-related
applications are featured.
• Straightforward presentation of complex topics. Each section
of the text has been written with the student in mind.
Our book is known for its clear explanations and consis tent
pedagogy.
• Clear, accurate, and pedagogically effective illustrations and
photos. Step-by-step diagrams that closely coordinate with
narrative descriptions aid student comprehension of concepts.
Clear and accurate renderings of processes and structures focus
students on what they need to learn. The quantity and quality
of electron and light micrographs is unmatched in the market.
• Flexible organization. We have organized the book in what
we think is a useful fas hion while recognizing that the material
might be effectively presented in a number of other
sequences. For instructors who wish to use a different order,
we have made each chapter as independent as possible and
have included numerous cross- references. The Instructor's
Guide, written by Christine Case, provides detailed guidelines
for organizing the material in several other ways.
NEW TO THE TENTH EDITION
Please see pages x- xviii for a visual introduction to the new
tenth edition .
The changes in this edition address instructors' biggest challenge
in the introductory microbiology course: the wide range of
student levels, including student under-preparedness. The tenth
edition meets all students at their respective levels of skill and
understanding.
The highlights of the tenth edition can be seen in the new
Foundation Figures, the new features that help studen ts check
their understanding as they progress through each chapter, and
the improved boxes that prepare students to start thinking like a
cli nician. Content and currency have also been substantially
updated.
Foundation Figures
In order to help students focus on and master the core concepts
of microbiology, the authors have integrated text and visuals in to
twenty specially designed Foundation Figures. These Foundation
Figures include both a key concept statement that ensures students
understand the central concept of the figure and an explanation
of how each figure is foundational to further learning in
the course. In addition, throughout the entire book the illustration
program has been dramatically revised and updated with
new art styles and a brighter color palette that has more contrasting
colors and more dimensionality.
Features that Help Students Check Their
Understanding
New Check Your Understanding questions encourage students to
engage interactively with the material and self-assess their understanding
of the Learning Objectives as they progress through
each chapter. New Draw It questions are now included in the
end-of-chapter Review Questions, asking students to sketch a
rough diagram or fill in missing parts of a figure or graph. The
popular Figure Legend Questions have been retained and
im proved.
Support for Students to Start Thinking like a Clinician
Revised and redesigned Appl ications of Microbiology boxes
describe current and practical uses of microbiology. New and
updated Clinical Focus boxes contain data from the Morbidityalld
Mortality Weekly Report modified into clinical problem-solving
questions that help students develop their critical thinking skills
and give them an active role while reading. Diseases in Focus boxes
replace disease comparison tables, organizing comparative information
about similar diseases in a d iscovery-oriented and visually
interesting format that provides a helpful study tool for students.
Updates in Content and Currency
Antimicrobial resistance, biofilms, bioterrorism, and evolution
receive special attention and increased emphasis. The immunity
chapters-Chapters 16 and 17- have received a careful and significant update for increased currency, clarity, and accuracy, without
an increase in the level of detail. Taxonomy, nomenclature,
and disease incidence data are current through August 2008.
Cutting-Edge Media Supplements
Turn to the inside front cover of this book for an overview of the
new MyMicrobiologyPlace website with its simple th ree-step
approach to learning. Pages xiv-xv provide more details about
the exciting new student and instructor media
BRIEF CONTENTS
PART ONE Fundamentals of Microbiology
1 The Microbial World and You
2 Chemical Principles
3 Observing Microorganisms through a Microscope
4 Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
5 Microbial Metabolism
6 Microbial Growth
7 The Control of Microbial Growth
8 Microbial Genetics
9 Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA
PART TWO A Survey of the Microbial World
10 Classification of Microorganisms
11 The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea
12 The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths
13 Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
PART THREE Interaction between Microbe and Host
14 Principles of Disease and Epidemiology
15 Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
16 Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host
17 Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host
18 Practical Applications of Immunology
19 Disorders Associated with the Immune System
20 Antimicrobial Drugs
PART FOUR Microorganisms and Human Disease
21 Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes
22 Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System
23 Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
24 Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System
25 Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System
26 Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems
PART FIVE Environmental and Applied Microbiology
27 Environmental Microbiology
28 Applied and Industrial Microbiology
