2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY

Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences, International Edition

NEW

Tenth Edition, International Edition

Paul Engelkirk September 2014 / Softbound / 10.875 x 8.375 496 pp. / Approx. 285 Illus. 978-1-4511-8634-5

Chapter 1 Microbiology—The Science Chapter 2 Observing the Microbial World TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I: Introduction to Microbiology Section II Introduction to Microbes and Cellular Biology Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Taxonomy Chapter 4 Microbial Diversity Chapter 5 Microbial Diversity Section III Chemical and Genetic Aspects of Microorganisms Chapter 6 The Biochemical Basis of Life Chapter 7 Microbial Physiology and Genetics Section IV Controlling the Growth of Microbes Chapter 8 Controlling Microbial Growth In Vitro Chapter 9 Inhibiting the Growth of Pathogens In Vivo Using Antimicrobial Agents Section V Environmental and Applied Microbiology Section VI Microbiology within Healthcare Facilities Section VII Pathogenesis and Host Defense Mechanisms Section VIII Major Infectious Diseases of Humans

BASIC SCIENCE

DESCRIPTION

FEATURES Written in a straightforward and engaging style, this premier textbook provides students with the foundation in microbiology that they need to perform their day- to-day duties in a safe and knowledgeable manner. Coverage includes the core themes and concepts outlined for an introductory course by the American Society for Microbiology. f f New chapter-endingallied health case studies covering viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections in humans provide real-life context for the concepts and topics recommended by the American Society for Microbiology. f f New online animations covering topics like Binary Fission, Phagocytosis, Selecting for Drug-Resistant Organisms help students understand complex concepts and procedures f f A dramatically updated design and art program features an increased number of illustrations and more user- friendly and realistic art to help students visualize concepts. f f A new online chapter-by-chapter Student Quiz Bank, containing over 500 multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching questions, gives students unlimited opportunities for practice and review. f f New, improved Critical Thinking questions prepare students for effective decision making on the job. f f Up-to-date coverage of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections gives students the knowledge they will need to perform day-to-day health care duties in a safe and competent manner . f f Chapters are organized to meet the needs of allied health students and provide focused coverage of parasitology, immunology, and other infections.

...abridged to fit

ANCILLARIES

For Student: f f Animations f f Self-Assessment Exercises f f Lists of new terms f f Special "Insight," "Increase Your Knowledge," and "Critical Thinking" sections f f Interactice quiz bank f f Glossary

For Instructor: f f Image Bank f f Test Generator f f Lesson Plans f f PowerPoint Slides f f Instructor's Guide

Wolters Kluwer

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