'This simple, affordable format should be popular ... It condenses a good range of bacteriology, micology and virology into a 234 page paperback, covering the core of introductory microbiology courses at most British universities ... a valuable book, with a useful glossary of definitions that students so often get wrong! It would be an excellent revision aid, or a text for those preparing for microbiology at university.' Liz Sockett, SGM Quarterly 'Introductory Microbiology in the latest in the excellent Studies in Biology series ... the authors cover admirably, a large amount of information in a short space.' Raymond Barclay, Journal of Biological Education ' ... this is an excellent introduction to the basics of microbiology.' Aslib Book Guide