Microbial Ecology: Fundamentals and Applications (Addison-Wesley Series in Mechanics and Thermodynamics) - Softcover

Atlas, Ronald M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201000512 ISBN 13: 9780201000511

Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company, 1981

Synopsis

Through two previous editions, its authority and comprehensive coverage have made Microbial Ecology the top choice for microbial ecology courses. The new Third Edition has been extensively updated to incorporate the newest research and literature and includes a new chapter on evolution and expanded coverage of molecular biology, biotechnology, and bioremediation.

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About the Author

For his lifelong work in bioremediation and in the application of molecular methods to microbial ecology, Dr. Ronald Atlas received the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) award in Applied and Environmental Sciences. He chairs the ASM's Public and Scientific Affairs Board Environment Committee and is frequently asked to advise the government on related matters. Dr. Atlas is also a professor of biology at the University of Louisville where he teaches undergraduate and graduate microbiology courses.

Dr. Richard Bartha has conducted research for over 30 years on the environmental fate of manmade synthetic chemicals, on methods ofbiodegradability testing, and on the bioremediation of soil-, water-, andairborne pollutants. Dr. Bartha has authored or co-authored 150 scientificarticles in his outlined research field. As a professor at Rutgers University, he teaches courses on microbiological and ecological topics. He has been elected Fellow of the American Society for the Advancement of Science and of the American Academy of Microbiology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
• Publication date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201000512
• ISBN 13: 9780201000511
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560