Basic Bioscience Laboratory Techniques: A Pocket Guide by Philip L.R. Bonner and Alan J. Hargreaves is an English-language reference work that provides essential basic knowledge about bioscience laboratory techniques. This compact book is intended for students in higher education who want to develop practical laboratory skills.
The book covers fundamental methods in basic bioscience laboratories, such as preparing reagents, microscopy, spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, and chromatography. In addition, attention is given to health and safety, data analysis, and practical tips for working with biological materials and cell cultures. The content is tailored to first-year students and provides a clear, accessible explanation without requiring prior practical experience.
This reference work is suitable for undergraduate students, HND and foundation degree students, but also for international master’s students with limited laboratory experience. It serves as a compact and reliable tool for correctly applying laboratory techniques within bioscience.
The content aligns with themes within sociology and anthropology, including SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General and SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General.