Alcamo's Fundamentals of Microbiology: Body Systems is thoroughly revised and updated. The
Second Edition presents diseases, complete with new content on recent discoveries, in a manner that is
directly applicable to students and organised by body system. A captivating art program includes more
than 150 newly added and revised figures and tables, while new feature boxes, Textbook Cases, serve
to better illuminate key concepts. Pommerville's acclaimed learning design format enlightens and
engages students right from the start, and new chapter conclusions round out each chapter, leaving
readers with a clear understanding of key concepts.
New interactive animations are available online.
A learning design format enhances comprehension and includes activities designed to encourage student
interaction.
MicroFocus boxes explore captivating topics concerning microbiology and microorganisms.
MicroInquiry boxes allow students to interactively investigate a vital concept in the chapter.
Concept and Reasoning Checks measure students comprehension and retention of section material through
a series of questions.
Textbook Case boxes describe and analyse contemporary disease outbreaks.