- Paperback: 864 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education; 10 edition (1 Mar 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0071116788
- ISBN-13: 978-0071116787
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.4 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 296,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The tenth edition of this classic text has been entrusted into the capable hands for the 2nd time to a dynamic author team. Eric Widmaier, Hershel Raff, and Kevin Strang have taken on the challenge of maintaining the strengths and reputation that have long been the hallmark of Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function. The fundamental purpose of this textbook has remained undeniably the same: to present the principles and facts of human physiology in a format that is suitable for undergraduates regardless of academic background or field of study. Human Physiology, tenth edition, carries on the tradition of clarity and accuracy, while refining and updating the content to meet the needs of today’s instructors and students. The tenth edition features a streamlined, clinically oriented focus to the study of human body systems.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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At nearly £50, Vander's might seem a bit pricey for a physiology textbook, especially one which is such a flimsy paperback as this (with a distinctly uninspiring front cover). However, it would be wise not to judge this book by its cover.
The book is well organised with a wealth of information. Speaking from the perspective of a medical student, this book covers everthing under the topic of physiology you will need for the course.
The greatest strength of this book is the diagrams, they are always helpful illustrations and a large number of flow diagrams - very useful indeed for understanding complex body systems and feedback loops. I find this most useful, being a very visual learner. The text is also well written.
At my med school there is about a 50/50 split of users of Vander's and Pocock & Richard's Physiology textbook. Having used them both, I found that I did not like the latter due to its lack of diagrams and style of writing. However, some people do seem to prefer it to Vander's, so my advice would be to get both of them out the library and see which one you prefer before you buy one.
The book is well organised with a wealth of information. Speaking from the perspective of a medical student, this book covers everthing under the topic of physiology you will need for the course.
The greatest strength of this book is the diagrams, they are always helpful illustrations and a large number of flow diagrams - very useful indeed for understanding complex body systems and feedback loops. I find this most useful, being a very visual learner. The text is also well written.
At my med school there is about a 50/50 split of users of Vander's and Pocock & Richard's Physiology textbook. Having used them both, I found that I did not like the latter due to its lack of diagrams and style of writing. However, some people do seem to prefer it to Vander's, so my advice would be to get both of them out the library and see which one you prefer before you buy one.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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This book was recommened to me by a friend of mine, and it is the best physiology book around, by far.
It explains the systems of the body in clear and consise text, and introduces the topic from the very basics. It reinforces ideas by referring back to sections of the text well, and includes flow diagrams after a detailed chunk of text, to break the information down.
It also includes colourful diagrams to aid ones revision.
I purchased many other physiology books prior to this one, but have never gone back to them!
It explains the systems of the body in clear and consise text, and introduces the topic from the very basics. It reinforces ideas by referring back to sections of the text well, and includes flow diagrams after a detailed chunk of text, to break the information down.
It also includes colourful diagrams to aid ones revision.
I purchased many other physiology books prior to this one, but have never gone back to them!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I was sceptical to say the least about this textbook after picking up some other "recommended" textbooks on my first year reading list. However, during my revision for May exams I was struggling to grasp and fully understand some concepts. Seeing this, a friend recommended I go and look up this book on our library, and I was blown away. It's been helpful before belief and I went online and brought a copy straight away (it's a good, popular book, don't expect to be able to borrow this from the library for longer then a day!). It's so important that you completely understand the basics for second year modules based of this (neuroscience for example).
If you want to get it, buy early in the term and make constant use out of it. Physiology is not a subject to take lightly and is arguably one of the hardest modules on the CYO programme. However armed with this book you should fly through your summer exams!
If you want to get it, buy early in the term and make constant use out of it. Physiology is not a subject to take lightly and is arguably one of the hardest modules on the CYO programme. However armed with this book you should fly through your summer exams!
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comprehensive
This is certainly a well planned, written and presented text in physiology that has been complemented with diagrams and questions throughout. Read more
Published 8 months ago by NSurg
Excellent text book
I am a medical student and I find this text book excellent. The text gives very clear explanations of physiological principals and the science is illustrated with clinical... Read more
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where is it?!
I ordered this product on 24th Oct... it is now 22nd Nov. still not dispatched?!!
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Published 18 months ago by KP
Excellent textbook. But don't buy it from Amazon if you would like it...
When I eventually got my Vander's Human Physiology (11th Ed.) from McGraw-Hill, I can say I was thoroughly pleased with the depth and style of writing from Widmaier et al. Read more
Published 18 months ago by N.Williams
Brilliant, but only to a point.
I bought this book on the recommendation of my university for the first year of a physiology based course. The first thing I have to say is that it's very good. Read more
Published on 17 April 2010 by N. Sarbicki
Core text for Biomed
This and Pharmacology by Rang & Dale are my core texts for Biomedical sciences. Bought a fair few others but still go back to those two. Read more
Published on 13 May 2009 by lg1503
vanders 10th edition
I own the 10th edition of this book which I found incredibly hard to digest, and I've heard similar reports about this edition from my class mates. Read more
Published on 5 April 2009 by jen
Worth every penny - truly a great book
When we were given this book on our essential reading list I thought man, that book's expensive, I have another physiology book do I really need it. Well it's worth every penny! Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2008 by shellster
Only as introduction
Very easy to read and understandable. All areas are well explained. But it is only good as an introduction to physiology. As a medical student I found this book not very useful. Read more
Published on 2 April 2008 by NS
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