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Environmental Biotechnology by Alan H. Scragg (Paperback, 2005)

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ISBN-13: 9780199268672, 978-0199268672. The book closes with a discussion of the ways in which future advances in biotechnology are likely to be harnessed. Format: Paperback.

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Environmental Biotechnology provides a broad overview of the subject, focusing on how biotechnological techniques are applied to solve environmental problems, rather than giving detailed explanations of the techniques themselves. Capturing the current excitement in a field reinvigorated by advances in genetic manipulation, and emerging genomic and proteomic technologies, Environmental Biotechnology is the perfect resource for any student needing to develop a sound understanding of biotechnology, and the diverse ways it can be applied to address important environmental issues. New to this Edition: New chapter on microbiology, giving students new to the subject an overview of the microbial concepts which underpin environmental biotechnology Relevant mathematical concepts included in boxes, to increase applicability as a primer for quantitative courses New coverage of emerging genomic and proteomic technologies, and genetic manipulation, shows how these techniques are enhancing existing environmental biotechnology methods and tools Additional case studies help to further demonstrate how environmental biotechnology theory is being applied in practice Supplements and Resources: Companion Web Site: www.oup.com/uk/booksites/biosciences Figures from the book available to download, to facilitate lecture preparation Library of web links cited in the book, to give students ready access to these additional resources