“…a work that is definitely on the right track for teaching modern molecular microbiology.” (The Quarterly Review of Biology, December 2005)
“…the book is clearly written, broadly encompassing…” (Clinical Chemistry, December 2005)
“…this is a superb textbook and a valuable resource for all those interested, as either students or potential users of the science.” (Journal of Natural Products, October 2005)
Bacteria is a broadly based textbook of pure and applied bacteriology. Written in clear language, the up-to-date text gives readers access to new ideas and developments in the current literature. The book is intended primarily for undergraduates and postgraduates in biology, biotechnology, medicine, veterinary science, pharmacology, microbiology, food science, environmental science and agriculture; no prior knowledge of bacteria is assumed.
The sixth edition has been extensively updated; much of the text is new, or re-written, and there are many new references. Over 70 genera of bacteria, listed alphabetically, are described in the Appendix. Cross-references and a detailed index, maximise the accessibility of data.
Reviews of previous editions:
“….a useful survey of the subject for students contemplating specialization.”
—Nature
“Singleton assumes the reader has no prior knowledge of DNA and gene expression, and does an extraordinary job of explaining things from scratch.”
—Quarterly Review of Biology
“….recommended to undergraduates and those seeking clear explanations of basic concepts of bacteriology.”
—Journal of Medical Microbiology
From the Back Cover
Bacteria is a broadly based textbook of pure and applied bacteriology. Written in clear language, the up-to-date text gives readers access to new ideas and developments in the current literature. The book is intended primarily for undergraduates and postgraduates in biology, biotechnology, medicine, veterinary science, pharmacology, microbiology, food science, environmental science and agriculture; no prior knowledge of bacteria is assumed.
The sixth edition has been extensively updated; much of the text is new, or re-written, and there are many new references. Over 70 genera of bacteria, listed alphabetically, are described in the Appendix. Cross-references and a detailed index, maximise the accessibility of data.
Reviews of previous editions:
“….a useful survey of the subject for students contemplating specialization.”
―Nature
“Singleton assumes the reader has no prior knowledge of DNA and gene expression, and does an extraordinary job of explaining things from scratch.”
―Quarterly Review of Biology
“….recommended to undergraduates and those seeking clear explanations of basic concepts of bacteriology.”
―Journal of Medical Microbiology
About the Author
Paul Singleton is an independent writer and editor in biomedical science. His works include DNA Methods in Clinical Microbiology; Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology; Bacteria in Biology, Biotechnology and Medicine; and Antimicrobial Drug Action.
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