Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition) (PDF)

Gerard J. Tortora (Author) For pre-nursing and allied health students (including mixed-majors courses). Cutting edge microbiology research for today’s learners Tortora, Funke, and Case’s Microbiology, An Introduction brings a 21st-century lens to the #1 best-selling text on the market. Known for its exceptionally clear presentation of complex topics, this trusted text provides a careful balance of concepts and applications, pedagogically superior art, and robust animations and media via Mastering™ Microbiology. With the 13th Edition, new Exploring the Microbiome boxes present updated research on the microbiome and how microbes influence human health. Four new Big Picture spreads cover vaccine-preventable diseases, the “hygiene hypothesis,” vertical transmission, and bioterrorism. Product Details Hardcover: 960 pages Publisher: Pearson; 13 edition (January 18, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 0134605187 ISBN-13: 978-0134605180 Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 1.3 x 10.9 inches