<P><STRONG><EM>Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition</EM></STRONG> provides basic, clear and concise knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone interested in microbes, the book is intended to especially benefit four groups: trained microbiologists working within one specific area of microbiology; people with training in other disciplines, and use microorganisms as a tool or "chemical reagent"; business people evaluating investments in microbiology focused companies; and an emerging group, people in occupations and trades that might have limited training in microbiology, but who require specific practical information.</P><P></P><P>Key Features</P><UL><P><LI>Provides a comprehensive compendium of basic information on microorganisms¿from classical microbiology to genomics.</LI><P></P><P><LI>Includes coverage of disease-causing bacteria, bacterial viruses (phage), and the use of phage for treating diseases, and added coverage of extrem