Customer Reviews
By far the best undergraduate general Microbiology text - By: R. Boden, 14 Oct 2008 
"Brock" (as it's known!) is without doubt not just the best Microbiology textbook available but one of the best textbooks period. The book is logically set out, beginning with basic introductory material covering areas such as how we define a microorganism, cell structure, evolution, diversity & biochemistry before moving on to more complex general topics, including microbial growth, bioenergetics, catabolism & molecular biology. Brevia on Virology & Mycology are given, before moving on to the main sections on Bacteria & Archaea, arrangedin terms of the taxonomy usedin Bergey's Manual (the Microbiology Bible), going through the Proteobacteria by Class before covering Gram positive Bacteria & all the other various groups. Archaea are coveredin more depth than you'd findin any other general Microbiology text, which is fantastic. The book ends with various applied topics such as medical Microbiology, Biotechnology, Ecology & Biogeochemistry.
The text is a very rich one - it's clearly laid out with a good use of colour & some absolutely beautiful photographs & photomicrographs, which are related directly to the text & serve to really reinforce points, rather than just to illustrate them. Concept Checks & Review Questions compliment each section & draw together material from other areas. As textbooks go, you really couldn't want anything more. With every edition, Brock just goes from strength to strengh.
Great Textbook - By: Bobb The Microbe, 14 Feb 2006 This book is great for Microbiology Undergraduates. The layout is perfect for studying & revising, & the information is presentedin a clear manner. Doesn't put you to sleep like some other undergrad textbooks. You'll need other books for 2nd & 3rd year, but you will keep refering to this book even then. Overall, a very good textbook. Well worth the price.
Microbiology Textbook - By: , 01 Dec 2005 
First of all, this is a specified module book for Microbiology & Immunology. It is a really interesting book with clear diagrams & enlightening pictures. The easy-to-use layout makes reading the book much more simpler & finding appropriate information is quick. The chapters are well organised & the online content, assuming you have the internet is worth having a look through. You may find if your student studying this, then you wiill be asked to join a 'class'. If not, like me, you will find the content relates to the book & gives you tutorials & the option to quiz yourself.
Excellent Microbiology Text - By: , 05 Oct 2005 Brock Biology of Microorganisms is one of the best student texts around today for Microbiology students, not only for undergraduate but is also a great help for postgraduate courses as well.
Nice to see a new edition which has managed to keep up with all the recent changesin the field
Magnificant Microbiology - By: , 14 Apr 2003 This is a really sound text book which brings the new & experienced microbiologists something a little different.The flowing chapters & writing bring you up to speed with modern conceptsin biology & microbiology & then the latter parts tell you more & more about subtle differences & generally more indepth than most general microbiology texts.This is a very usesfull reference point for 2nd & 3rd yr students & simply the best place to start for 1st yr students.Mightily Magnificant Microbiology (ps sorry about the alliteration puns)
