The bestselling reference on environmentalmicrobiology--now in a new editionThis is the long-awaited and much-anticipated revision of thebestselling text and reference. Based on the latest information andinvestigative techniques from molecular biology and genetics, thisSecond Edition offers an in-depth examination of the role ofmicrobiological processes related to environmental deteriorationwith an emphasis on the detection and control of environmentalcontaminants. Its goal is to further our understanding of thecomplex microbial processes underlying environmental degradation,its detection and control, and ultimately, its prevention.Features new to this edition include:* A completely new organization with topics such as pathogens indeveloping countries, effects of genetically modified crops onmicrobial communities, and transformations of toxic metals* Comprehensive coverage of key topics such as bacteria in thegreenhouse and low-energy waste treatment* New coverage relating core book content to local, regional, andglobal environmental problemsEnvironmental Microbiology, Second Edition is essentialreading for environmental microbiologists and engineers, generalenvironmental scientists, chemists, and chemical engineers who areinterested in key current subjects in environmental microbiology.It is also appropriate as a textbook for courses in environmentalscience, chemistry, engineering, and microbial ecology at theadvanced undergraduate and graduate levels.