Histology: A Text and Atlas

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly color illustrations, with some black-and-white illustrations.

SYNOPSIS

Prominently featuring color micrographs and diagrams, this text represents the current state of knowledge concerning cell and molecular biology. Chapters concentrate on methods, the cell, the classification of tissues, epithelial tissue, connective tissue, adipose tissue, cartilage, bone, blood, muscle, nerves, cardiovascular tissue, lymphatic tissue, the integumentary system, the oral cavity and associated structures, the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract, other digestive organs, the respiratory system, the urinary system, endocrine organs, the reproductive system, the eye, and the ear. The authors are associated with the University of Florida School of Medicine, Albany Medical College, and the Mayo Clinic. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

FROM THE CRITICS

Alvin Telser

This is the third edition of a basic text/atlas in a core discipline in all medical/dental first year curricula as well as some undergraduate curricula. The second edition was published in 1989. The book is intended for beginning students of histology; this new edition incorporates certain modifications intended to encourage students to approach the subject matter in a more independent way. These are worthwhile goals, and the text accomplishes them admirably. The primary audience for the book is the beginning student of histology. It would also be a useful reference source for more advanced medical students and any practicing physician who may need or wish to be apprised of current histological information. The authors are recognized experts in the field. Illustrations are absolutely central to such a text/atlas, and this text has a large number of very high quality tables, diagrams, and exceptional light micrographs and electron micrographs. The table of contents and especially the index are thorough. As a basic text there are no references to other texts or the primary literature, an acceptable practice for a basic textbook. The text uses boxed-in areas for material of special or more advanced interest. Also, the layout changes in the pages facing the atlas plates are a useful and significant improvement; the layout makes it easier to relate to the figure being described. The only drawback is the soft cover which, makes the book less durable. This is an excellent up-to-date text/atlas of histology. Libraries and bookstores should stock this book; students should own their own copy. The new edition contains much new information and many new figures. The writing style andreadability are significantly improved from the earlier very good second edition. The book is well worth having.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Alvin Telser, PhD (Northwestern University Medical School)Description: This is the third edition of a basic text/atlas in a core discipline in all medical/dental first year curricula as well as some undergraduate curricula. The second edition was published in 1989. Purpose: The book is intended for beginning students of histology; this new edition incorporates certain modifications intended to encourage students to approach the subject matter in a more independent way. These are worthwhile goals, and the text accomplishes them admirably. Audience: The primary audience for the book is the beginning student of histology. It would also be a useful reference source for more advanced medical students and any practicing physician who may need or wish to be apprised of current histological information. The authors are recognized experts in the field. Features: Illustrations are absolutely central to such a text/atlas, and this text has a large number of very high quality tables, diagrams, and exceptional light micrographs and electron micrographs. The table of contents and especially the index are thorough. As a basic text there are no references to other texts or the primary literature, an acceptable practice for a basic textbook. The text uses boxed-in areas for material of special or more advanced interest. Also, the layout changes in the pages facing the atlas plates are a useful and significant improvement; the layout makes it easier to relate to the figure being described. The only drawback is the soft cover which, makes the book less durable. Assessment: This is an excellent up-to-date text/atlas of histology. Libraries and bookstores should stock this book; students should own their own copy. The new edition contains much new information and many new figures. The writing style and readability are significantly improved from the earlier very good second edition. The book is well worth having.

Booknews

An histology text noteworthy for its unusually large selection of photomicrographs. This substantially revised edition (second was 1989) features updated information on cell and molecular biology, more color photomicrographs with improved correlation to the text, and increased emphasis on concepts that relate structure to function. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

RATING

5 Stars! from Doody

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