Topley And Wilson*s Microbiology And Microbial Infections (6 Vol Set)

This 9th edition of Topley and Wilson builds on its undisputed reputation as the world's definitive reference on microbiology. The text has been extended to six volumes to accommodate the vast amount of new information. General principles, previously covered in a single volume, are now incorporated in relevant chapters throughout the volumes. The coverage includes every class of pathogens: viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, including the helminths. Most of the material has been completely rewritten and deals with individual topics in greater depth. For the first time, coverage of mycology and parasitic protozoa is provided in two additional volumes, taking account of their importance in public health. The quality of the illustrations has been considerably improved, and many of them are now reproduced in color. Extensive referencing is provided throughout, and a cumulative index is put together in a separate volume. Genuinely exhaustive,Topley and Wilson is now also completely international. Each of the five volumes has both. British and an American editor, and the 340 contributors are drawn from research centers from around the world. The Ninth Edition is over 2/3 bigger than its predecessor.

The medical microbiologist's bible ... a magnificent investment. (New Scientist )

Remains a necessity ... among the wonders of the scientific world. (Journal of Clinical Pathology )

...classic microbiology mega-resource. (Login Brothers Newsletter )

First class texts of great value...acquire this treasure chest. (The Lancet )

The new material and the many new concepts introduced are stimulating and essential indices of remarkable progress...the publishers are to be congratulated on recruiting so many senior authors who are active at the top of their disciplines, and on retaining some of the older brigade of proven worth as editors and writers...the co-production on CD-ROM...is essential...the standard of editing is high (The Lancet )

Beautifully produced, with a clear layout, consistent editorial style, and good illustrations...the CD-ROM [is] a crucial step in electronic publising of a classic text...there is no doubt that the CD-ROm enhances the usefulness of this text...should certainly be in every medical school library. (Society for General Microbiology Quarterly )

What Topley and Wilson contains is what the general clinical microbiologist needs to know...It is a great achievement to have included all the microbiological pathogens in one publication...an essential requirement for microbiology departments and infectious diseases departments that work with the full range of microbial pathogens. (Newsletter of the Internat Soc of Chemotherapy )

an immensely authoritative text which has no major gaps in its coverage of medical microbiology. I would rate it the most authoritative of the editions available ... display it with pride in my office and its presence has drawn envious comment...I really enjoyed using the electronic version...finding what I wanted became much more rapid than could possibly be achieved with the hardcopy...most med (Society for Applied Microbiology )

There is no doubt that the new Topley & Wilson wlll be a valuable resource ... a mine of detailed information. (Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medi )

..excellent summaries of the subject written by key investigators in the field. What Topley and Wilson contains is what the general clinical microbiologist needs to know. It is a great achievement to have included all of the microbiological pathogens in one publication. The volumes are ... an essential requirement for microbiology departments and infectious diseases departments that work with the (Antibiotics Chemotherapy, No. 3, Vol. 2, October 1 )

...an essential addition to medical school and clinical microbiology department libraries...the chapters are well laid out with clear and uniform headings throughout. (Parisatology News )

...continues to be an extremely valuable source of information, and provides a good entry point into the literature...[and] it continues to be a work that muct be in any university or any research institution library. (International Journal of Food Science and Technolo )

...it is credit to the work of the authors and editors that this volume is in fact quite readable...[due to the] consistent and well-structured chapter layout...worthy a replacement for its predecessor, as a departmental reference text-book. (Bulletin of the RCP )

...there is a wealth of knowledge in this volume...[which] together with the five other volumes, has a rightful place in every microbiology department. (Bulletin of the RCP )

Topley and Wilson continues to be an extremely valuable source of information, and provides a good entry point into the literature...this continues to be a work that must be in any university ot research institution library. (Internatonal Journal of Food Science and Technolog )

It is to the credit of the authors and editors that this volume is in fact quite readable...consistant and well structured chapter layout...worthy a replacement for its predecessor, as a departmental reference text-book. (The Bulletin of the RCP )

There is a wealth of knowledge in this volume...this textbook, together with the other five volumes which make up the ninth edition of Topley and Wilson, has a rightful place in every microbiology department. (The Bulletin of RCP )