Russell, Hugo & Ayliffe's Principles and Practice of Disinfection, Preservation & Sterilization, Fourth Edition (Repost)

Highly respected, established text - a definitive reference in its field - covering in detail many methods of the elimination or prevention of microbial growth"highly recommended to hospital and research personnel, especially to clinical microbiologists, infectioncontrol and environmental-safety specialists, pharmacists, and dieticians."New England Journal of MedicineWHY BUY THIS BOOK?Completely revised and updated to reflect the rapid pace of change in this areaUpdated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practiceGives practical advise on problems of disinfection and antiseptics in hospitalsDiscusses increasing problems of natural and acquired resistance to antibioticsNew contributors give a fresh approach to the subject and ensure international coverageSystematic review of sterilization methods, with uses and advantages outlined for eachEvaluation of disinfectants and their mechanisms of action Content: Chapter 1 Historical Introduction (pages 3–7): Adam P FraiseChapter 2 Types of Antimicrobial Agents (pages 8–97): Suzanne L Moore and David N PayneChapter 3 Factors Influencing the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents (pages 98–127): A Denver RussellChapter 4 Biofilms and Antimicrobial Resistance (pages 128–138): Peter Gilbert, Alexander H Rickard and Andrew J McBainChapter 5 Mechanisms of Action of Biocides (pages 139–153): Peter A LambertChapter 6a Bacterial Resistance (pages 154–168): David J SticklerChapter 6b Bacterial Resistance (pages 170–183): Keith PooleChapter 6c Bacterial Resistance (pages 154–204): Peter A LambertChapter 6d Bacterial Resistance (pages 191–204): Peter M HawkeyChapter 7a Antifungal Activity of Disinfectants (pages 205–219): Jean?Yves MaillardChapter 7b Antifungal Activity of Disinfectants (pages 220–240): Gerald ReybrouckChapter 8a Sensitivity of Protozoa to Disinfectants (pages 241–257): Neil A TurnerChapter 8b Sensitivity of Protozoa to Disinfectants (pages 258–271): Jean?Yves MaillardChapter 9 Viricidal Activity of Biocides (pages 272–323): Jean?Yves MaillardChapter 10 Transmissible Degenerative Encephalopathies: Inactivation of the Unconventional Causal Agents (pages 324–342): David M TaylorChapter 11 Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy (pages 345–360): Ronald J W LambertChapter 12a Sterilization (pages 361–383): Grahame W GouldChapter 12b Sterilization (pages 384–400): Peter A LambertChapter 12c Sterilization (pages 401–435): Jean?Yves Dusseau, Patrick Duroselle and Jean FreneyChapter 12d Sterilization (pages 436–472): Stephen P Denyer and Norman A HodgesChapter 13 New and Emerging Technologies (pages 473–483): Grahame W GouldChapter 14 Preservation of Medicines and Cosmetics (pages 484–513): Sarah J HiomChapter 15 Reuse of Single?Use Devices (pages 514–525): Geoffrey W HanlonChapter 16 Sterility Assurance: Concepts, Methods and Problems (pages 526–539): Rosamund M BairdChapter 17 Special Problems in Hospital Antisepsis (pages 540–562): Manfred L RotterChapter 18 Decontamination of the Environment and Medical Equipment in Hospitals (pages 563–585): Adam P FraiseChapter 19 Treatment of Laundry and Clinical Waste in Hospitals (pages 586–594): Christina R BradleyChapter 20a Other Health?Related Issues (pages 595–621): Jeremy Bagg and Andrew SmithChapter 20b Other Health?Related Issues (pages 604–613): Anders Engvall and Susanna SternbergChapter 20c Other Health?Related Issues (pages 614–621): John V DadswellChapter 21 Good Manufacturing Practice (pages 622–640): Elaine Underwood