Michael T. Madigan dedicates this book to four individuals who depart-ed this life in 2001. First, my mother Myrtle (February 28, 2001); she was a tov-ing mother who raised a good family and encouraged me to go to college at arather critical stage in my upbringing. Second, Charles Maas (the Colonel)(March 8, 2001), my best friend for over 35 years; oh how I wish you couldhave enjoyed those retirement years that we dreamed about over a beer onmore than one occasion. Third, my father-in-law Bart Spear (June 29, 2001); aman of so many talents who left behind so many good memories. And final-ly, King, the wonder horse (November 9, 2001); his spirit and zest for life wereinspirational to everyone who knew him. I miss all of you guys a lot.
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Unit Ⅰ PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGY Chapter 1 Microorganisms and Microbiology Chapter 2 An Overview of Microbial Life Chapter 3 Macromolecules Chapter 4 Cell Structure/Function Chapter 5 Nutrition, Laboratory Culture, and Metabolism of Microorganisms Chapter 6 Microbial Growth Chapter 7 Principles of Microbial Molecular Biology Chapter 8 Regulation of Gene Expression Chapter 9 Essentials of Virology Chapter 10 Bacterial Genetics Unit Ⅱ EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY AND MICROBIAL DIVERSITY Chapter 11 Microbial Evolution and Systematics Chapter 12 Prokaryotic Diversity: Bacteria Chapter 13 Prokaryotic Diversity: The Archaea Chapter 14 Eukaryotic Cell Biology and Eukaryotic Microorganisms Chapter 15 Microbial Genomics Chapter 16 Bacterial, Plant, and Animal Viruses Unit Ⅲ METABOLIC DIVERSITY AND MICROBIAL ECOLOGY Chapter 17 Metabolic Diversity Chapter 18 Methods in Microbial Ecology Chapter 19 Microbial Habitats, Nutrient Cycles, and Interactions with Plants and Animals Unit Ⅳ IMMUNOLOGY, PATHOGENICITY, AND HOST RESPONSES Chapter 20 Microbial Growth Control Chapter 21 Human-Microbe Interactions Chapter 22 Essentials of Immunology Chapter 23 Molecular Immunology Chapter 24 Clinical Microbiology and Immunology Unit Ⅴ MICROBIAL DISEASES Chapter 25 Epidemio]ogy Chapter 26 Person-to-Person Microbial Diseases Chapter 27 Animal-Transmitted, Arthropod-Transmitted. and Soilborne Microbial Diseases Chapter 28 Wastewater Treatment, Water Purification, and Waterborne Microbial Diseases Chapter 29 Food Preservation and Foodborne Microbial Diseases Unit Ⅵ MICROORGANISMS AS TOOLS FOR INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH Chapter 30 Industrial Microbiology/Biocatalysis Chapter 31 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology