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"Making Connections" Microbiology: A Systems Approach is a non-majors/allied health microbiology textbook that has quickly become known for its unique organization, engaging writing style, and instructional art program. Cowan's "building blocks" approach establishes the big picture first and then gradually layers concepts onto this foundation. This logical structure helps students build knowledge and connect important concepts. www.mhhe.com/cowan2Product Identifiers
PublisherMcGraw-Hill Higher Education
ISBN-100077266862
ISBN-139780077266868
eBay Product ID (ePID)109211907
Product Key Features
Number of Pages896 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorMarjorie Kelly Cowan, Kathleen Park Talaro
Additional Product Features
Publication Year20080000
Edition Number2
GroupCollege Audience
Dewey Edition22
Publication Date2008-02-05
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal579
Table of ContentChapter 1 The Main Themes of Microbiology Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Biology Chapter 3 Tools of the Laboratory: The Methods for Studying Microorganisms Chapter 4 Procaryotic Profiles: The Bacteria and Archaea Chapter 5 Eucaryotic Cells and Microorganisms Chapter 6 An Introduction to the Viruses Chapter 7 Elements of Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth Chapter 8 Microbial Metabolism: The Chemical Crossroads of Life Chapter 9 Microbial Genetics Chapter 10 Genetic Engineering: A Revolution in Molecular Biology Chapter 11 Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes Chapter 12 Drugs, Microbes, HostThe Elements of Chemotherapy Chapter 13 Microbe-Human Interactions: Infection and Disease Chapter 14 Nonspecific Host DefensesCowan's Microbiology 2/e TOC, contd. Chapter 15 Specific Immunity and Immunization Chapter 16 Disorders in Immunity Chapter 17 Diagnosing Infections Chapter 18 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes Chapter 19 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System Chapter 20 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Chapter 21 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory System Chapter 22 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 23 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary System Chapter 24 Environmental Microbiology Chapter 25 Applied Microbiology