I read "Brock biology of microorganisms" as my first microbiology book, and
i think its gread...
If you want fiction books i cant help you.
Tex
"Matt" <kimosabe06 at hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Friends,
>> I have recently read "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston, and several
> other books concerning deadly viruses including "Virus Ground Zero",
> "Ebola", and "Virus Hunter". I am currently reading "Man and
> Microbes". I also have a textbook called "Basic Microbiology" that I
> am reading (somewhat sporadically though).
>> I was wondering if you had any other ideas for books that give a good
> glimpse into Microbiology. I know that you might think that I am just
> some kid who read "The Hot Zone" and thinks he likes Microbiology, or
> that I am only interested in deadly viruses. But I am truly interested
> in the field and want to learn about what really goes on.
>> Any book ideas would be greatly helpful. I feel like my mind is a
> sponge when I'm reading these books!
>>> Thanks,
> Matt