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An engaging and clear approach to learning complex microbiology topics and theory

Praised for its exceptionally clear presentation of complex topics, this #1-selling text for microbiology non-majors provides a careful balance of concepts and applications and proven art that teaches. The 12th Edition ofTortora, Funke, and Case's Microbiology: An Introduction focuses on big picture concepts and themes in microbiology, encouraging students to visualise and synthesise tough topics such as microbial metabolism, immunology, and microbial genetics.  The text helps students make connections between microbiology theory and disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.