The author team of Prescott's Microbiology continues the tradition of
past editions by providing a balanced, comprehensive introduction to all
major areas of microbiology. This balance makes Microbiology appropriate
for microbiology majors and mixed majors courses. The authors have
introduced a number of pedagogical elements designed to facilitate
student learning. They also remain focused on readability, artwork, and
the integration of several key themes (including evolution, ecology and
diversity) throughout the text, making an already superior text even
better.