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Encyclopedia
of Environmental Microbiology
 An
Encyclopedia for the times... "Environmental microbiology was
born at the dawn of the "environmental era" at the beginning
of the 1970s. Thirty years of maturation have led to an exciting
and vibrant field that has attracted countless numbers of productive
and enthusiastic scientists and students at universities, research
centers and government agencies around the world."
From the Preface In recent years, the field of environmental
microbiology has taken on new importance. But even with a wealth
of new research and new interest in the subject, there has never
been a single resource to which professionals and students could
turn for reliable, detailed coverage of the field. This six-volume
set serves as a comprehensive look at the field complete with
the latest cutting-edge research. Comprehensive coverage of the
various fields within Environmental Microbiology...
- Aeromicrobiology
- Aquatic
- Freshwater
- Marine
- Subsurface
- Soil
- Extreme Environments
- Biodegredation
- Public Health
- Drinking Water
- Wastewater
- Biofilms
- Biotechnology
- Methodology
As we continue to hear about microbial threats to our air, water,
and other environmental systems developing the appropriate methodology
for their detection, assessing the risk to humans and animals, and
preventive measures for avoiding or reducing human exposure to these
harmful agents is crucial. Whether you are a microbiologist studying
microorganisms and their habitats or working in applied areas such
as public health, agriculture, food and water quality, water or
wastewater treatment, or resource recovery, this encyclopedia will
give you the answers you need. Features include:
- Approximately 320 articles provide A-Z coverage of the entire
field of environmental microbiology and all important topics
- Extensive cross-referencing, bibliographies, and a comprehensive
index
- Illustrated with photographs, tables, and line drawings
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