Gathered at an imaginary assembly, the microbes compare notes on their history and current coexistence with humans, from their own view of pathogenesis to the often derogatory manner in which humans assign their names. The Other End of the Microscope provides readers with clever sketches of a variety of microbe "personalities." Their internal structure, niches and habitats, modes of survival, association with human diseases, and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance are covered, all from the bacterial point of view. In turning the tables Dr. Koneman offers a unique way to see the world from a different perspective. Scientists, students and teachers, and the science-interested lay public will all be captivated, entertained, and educated by this extraordinary tale.

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