Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology

This Third, Revised Edition of a unique, encyclopaedic reference work covers the whole field of pure and applied microbiology and microbial molecular biology in one volume. The Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Third Edition, Revised:

• Reflects the latest developments in the field
• Features over 18,000 entries from concise definitions of terms to review-length articles
• Provides extensive cross-referencing between topics
• Includes numerous references from scientific journals and other relevant sources

With its wide-ranging description of different areas of microbiology, the Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Third Edition, Revised is an indispensable reference for every researcher, lecturer and student.

"This title should be part of the collection in colleges and universities because of its ease of use and comprehensiveness." (American Reference Books Annual, March 2008)

"The authors … have been modest in calling this book a dictionary ... encyclopaedic in outlook and a product of true scholarship." (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, November 2006)

Paul Singleton. Retired academic, now a full-time scientific author.

Diana Sainsbury. Technical Editor.