Microbiology: An Introduction, 13th Edition

For pre-nursing and allied health students (including mixed-majors courses).\n\nCutting edge microbiology research for today's learners Tortora, Funke, and Case�s Microbiology, An Introduction brings a 21st-century lens to the #1 best-selling text on the market. Known for its exceptionally clear presentation of complex topics, this trusted text provides a careful balance of concepts and applications, pedagogically superior art, and robust animations and media via Mastering� Microbiology. With the 13th Edition, new Exploring the Microbiome boxes present updated research on the microbiome and how microbes influence human health. Four new Big Picture spreads cover vaccine-preventable diseases, the �hygiene hypothesis,� vertical transmission, and bioterrorism. Also available with Mastering Microbiology Mastering� is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and improves results for each student. An expanded, robust Mastering Microbiology program works with the text to provide an interactive and personalized learning experience that ensures students learn microbiology both in and out of the classroom. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering Microbiology does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering Microbiology, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase boththe physical text and Mastering Microbiology, search for: 0134688643 / 9780134688640 Microbiology: An Introduction Plus Mastering Microbiology with Pearson - Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134605187 / 9780134605180 Microbiology: An Introduction 0134716124 / 9780134716121 Mastering Microbiology with Pearson - Value Pack Access Card - for Microbiology: An Introduction Microbiology: An Introduction 13th Edition is written by Gerard J. Tortora; Berdell R. Funke; Christine L. Case and published by Pearson. ISBNs for Microbiology: An Introduction are 9780134717968, 0134717961 and the print ISBNs are 9780134605180, 0134605187. Additional ISBNs include 9780134710686, 9780135789377, 9780135596128, 9780135918586, 9781323305188, 9781323909898, 9780134717937.