Microbes: An Invisible Universe, Revised Edition

Introduces the general public to the microbial universe, stressing the essential role microbes play in our daily lives.
• Explains the principles of microbiology, the nature of microbial life, and how microbes interact with the environment and with other living organisms, including humans, in non-technical language.
• Provides the background and basic information needed to develop informed opinions on issues affecting our health and the preservation of the natural biosphere.