Volume 1 Covers The Bacteria. Each Chapter Treats A Group Of Bateria. Extensive Bibliographies. A Section On General Information Includes A Glossary, Taxonomy Information, Literature, Etc. Taxonomic And Topical Indexes. Also A Chapter On Paleomicrobiology. Good Overview Plus Factual Information. Published 1977. V. 1. Bacteria.--v. 2. Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, And Viruses.--v. 3. Microbial Composition: Amino Acids, Proteins, And Nucleic Acids.--v. 4. Microbial Composition: Carbohydrates, Lipids, And Minerals.--v. 5. Microbial Products.--v. 6. Growth And Metabolism. Editors, Allen I. Laskin, Hubert A. Lechevalier. Earlier Ed. Has Title: Handbook Of Microbiology. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.