Embark on a comprehensive exploration of microbiology with Microbiology: The Human Experience, a compelling work by acclaimed author John W. Foster. This Preliminary Edition, published by W. W. Norton & Company on July 20, 2015, offers a unique and highly effective case-history approach, anchoring foundational concepts in compelling real-world contexts.

At the heart of Microbiology: The Human Experience are meticulously crafted case histories that illuminate microbiological principles and their practical implications. The learning journey is expertly structured with consistent learning objectives, clear summaries, and thought-provoking questions, all supporting a precise, accurate, and organized presentation of essential content. Authored by two masterful teachers and an experienced physician assistant, the book features highly readable text and insightful art that places infectious disease front and center, while also highlighting critical contemporary topics such as the human microbiome.

For reference, the ISBN-10 is 393264149, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0393264142.