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Synopsis Environmental Microbiology" was born at the dawn of the "environmental era" at the beginning of the 1970s. Thirty years of maturation have led to an exciting and vibrant field that has attracted countless numbers of productive and enthusiastic scientists and students at universities, research centers and government agencies around the world. From the preface in recent years, the field of environmental microbiology has taken on new importance. But even with a wealth of new research and new interest in the subject, there has never been a single resource to which professionals and students could turn for reliable, detailed coverage of the field. This six-volume set serves as a comprehensive look at the field complete with the latest cutting-edge research. As we continue to hear microbial threats to our air, water, and other environmental systems developing the appropriate methodology for their detection, assessing the risk to humans and animals, and preventive measures for avoiding or reducing human-exposure to these harmful agents is crucial. Whether you are a microbiologist studying microorganisms and their habitats or working in applied areas such as public health, agriculture, food and water quality, water or wastewater treatment, or resource recovery, this encyclopedia will give your the answer you need.