Topics in Safety
Association for Science Education 1988
ISBN 0 86357 104 2
Includes risk assessment.
Living Biology in Schools
Ed Michael Reiss
Institute of Biology 1996
ISBN 0 900490 32 2
This important publication promotes the use of living organisms in schools, provides clear guidance on
legal issues, informs on safety aspects, provides guidance on the use of students as subjects and explores moral and ethical concerns. There are resource and reading lists. A substantial chapter is dedicated to Microbiology.
Human Biology and Health Studies
Givens, Reiss & Roland
Thornas Nelson and Sons Ltd 1996 ISBN 0 17 490004-X
A GCSE students' text, with two short chapters containing information on microbiological technique and other highly relevant material
Advanced Level Human Biology
'A' level Study Notebooks Unit 7
Juliet H Crooks
Haidon Publications (Tel 01507 588616) 1996
ISBN 1 874055 26 2
This booklet provides a very clear treatment of disease aspects for Advanced Level Human Biology. The
material could readily be formatted for the purposes of this GCSE Science: Biology Extension syllabus
section.
Human Biology - An activity approach
Rowlinson & Jenkins
Cambridge University Press 1982
ISBN 0 521 28200 4
5 of the 20 units in this profusely illustrated book are relevant to this syllabus. Covers specific diseases, including tuberculosis and measles. There are plenty of data, and many questions for students. Historical aspects are covered, and there are a number of practical investigations
Modern Human and Social Biology
Soper & Smith
Macmillan Education 1981
ISBN 0 333 31653 3
A useful information source.
Introduction to Human and Social Biology
Don Mackean & Brian Jones
John Murray Second Edition 1985
ISBN 0 7195 4167 0
Man against Disease
A G Clegg & P C Clegg
Heinemann Educational Books 1973
ISBN 0 435 60170 9
Despite its age, this book contains a large amount of still valid information which is highly relevant to this
syllabus
Finding out ...... About Food Hygiene
Hilary Tunnicliffe
Hobson's Publishing PLC 1990
ISBN 1 85324 472 4
A very useful source of information on food hygiene aspects. Includes case studies and many suggestions for students' activities. The Teachers' Notes include safety precautions, useful addresses and a list of further resources.
Key Science - Biology
David Applin
Stanley Thornes 1997
ISBN 0 7487 3007 9
GCSE students' text which includes some coverage of disease topics at an appropriate level. A Biology
Teacher's Guide is published separately.
Microbes at work
Sheila Hands
Longmans (Science at Work series)
ISBN 0 582 29392 8
Covers relevant microbiology topics.
Applied Microbiology in the dairy industry
Melanie Quinn
Hobson's Publishing plc 1989
Bateman Street
CAMBRIDGE CB2 1 LZ
Contains information on milk processing
Microorganisms, biotechnology and disease
Lowrie & Wells
Cambridge University Press 1991
ISBN 0 521 38746 9 (Student's book)
ISBN 0 521 38747 7 (Teacher,s book)
(Aimed at 16 - 1 9 age group and their teachers)
Biotechnology
J Teasdale
Stanley Thornes (Publishers) 1987
ISBN 0 85950 555 3
No. 1 1 in Thornes' Extended Science Series
A GCSE students'text, with sections on various aspects of health and disease. (Also suitable for the Biotechnology section of the syllabus).
Microbes and Man
John Postgate
Cambridge University Press, 3rd edition, 1992
ISBN 0 521 42355 4 (paperback)
ISBN 0 521 41259 5 (hardback)
A well-known text for the general reader
Biological Sciences Review
Philip Allan Publishers Ltd
Market Place
DEDDINGTON
Oxon
OX15 OSE
Tel 0859 38652
5 issues annually, by subscription, targets A level students; useful articles on microbiology topics from
time to time.
TB Factsheet Free of charge (enclose SAE) from:
British Lung Foundation
78 Hatton Garden London EC1 N 8JR
(Mark envelope 'TB Factsheet')
Food Safety
Small free booklet (HM Government Guide)
Foodsense
London SE99 7TT
Health advice for travellers
Free booklet, published by the Department of Health.
From libraries and health centres, or by telephoning 0800 555 777
Informs about health precautions, and references to requirements for different countrie! and limited
information about specific diseases, plus a list of sources for furthe information.
The following publications are suitable for selective use as information sources b@ teachers only.
Modern Food Microbiology
James M Jay
Chapman & Hall 1996 (5th Ed)
ISBN 0-412-07691-8
An excellent reference source of detailed information on most aspects of the subject. Includes details of many organisms and their effects.
Superbug
Geoffrey Cannon
Virgin Publishing Ltd 1995
ISBN 1 85227 364-X
Written for the general reader. Includes a detailed, factual and alarming exposition of the consequences
of the mis-use of antibiotics. Useful also as a source book for information on every currently available
antibiotic, as well as on selected diseases.
Microorganisms and Bictechnology
Jane Taylor
(Bath Science 16-19 Project)
Macmillan 1990
ISBN 0 333 48320 0
Microbes and biotechnology
M R Angle
Basil Blackwell 1986
108 Cowley Road OXFORD
OX4 IJF 1991
ISBN 0631 144552
Principles of biotechnology
Alan Wiseman (Ed)
Surrey University Press 1983
ISBN 0 903384 32 9
A collaborative effort by a number of authors, each a specialist. The result is a book packed with technical information dealing with all aspects of commercial biotechnology. Of particular relevance is the large amount of information regarding penicillin production. (Also suitable for the Biotechnology section of the syllabus).