A core textbook for courses on electron microscopy Ideal for use in any laboratory, this book presents the practical and theoretical fundamentals of scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Clear and concise explanations coupled with instructive diagrams and photographs guide you through: * microscope operation * image production * analytical techniques Specimen preparation is discussed in detail with emphasis on specific parameters for biological specimens. This unique book covers the essentials of scanning and transmission electron microscopy while leaving the laboratory particulars to individual discretion. Unmatched in scope and clarity, this text offers the best introduction to scanning and transmission electron microscopy available.