Microbes and Society, Fifth Edition discusses the role of microbes in our daily lives, from food production to biotechnology, and provides extensive coverage of both the positive and negative roles microbes play. The text explores the function of microbes in ecological and environmental systems, as well as key current issues such as antibiotic resistance, the importance of vaccines, and emerging microbial diseases. The text enhances student learning by presenting topics that maintain the integrity of the scientific endeavor while following the outlines of good storytelling. Students will come away with a critical understanding of the broad impact microbes have on our society. The Fifth Edition retains the user-friendly readability of previous editions while incorporating original features and material, including new information on viruses and microbial groups, new data on microbes in agriculture and the environment, current applications of genetic engineering and biotechnology, and fully updated coverage of microbes and the human microbiome. Discussions of the immune system, bacterial growth and metabolism, and viral and bacterial diseases have been revised for clarity and concept retention, and coverage of food microbiology, vaccines, and human health has been expanded. Comprehensive yet accessible for non-science-majors, Microbes and Society, Fifth Edition is an essential text for students taking an introductory microbiology course. Part I introduces the microbial world and Part II moves to the practical applications of microbiology Chapters are designed to let instructors create their own approach to microbiology to meet their students' needs A Closer Look boxes present a historical insight, an interesting aside, or a health issue in each chapter New Pronunciation Guide to aid students in pronouncing Latinized organism names Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Microbes and Society Introduction to Microbiology Microbiology for Health Professions Microbiology for Allied Health Microbes in Health and Human Disease © 2021 | 476 pages