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Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function (Paperback)

by Arthur J. Vander (Author), James Sherman (Author), Dorothy S. Luciano (Author), Eric P. Widmaier (Editor), Hershel Raff (Editor), Hershal Strang (Editor)
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  • Paperback: 825 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions); 9Rev Ed edition (1 Feb 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0071216847
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071216845
  • Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 21.8 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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The ninth edition of this classic text has been entrusted into the capable hands of a dynamic new 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, ninth 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 ninth edition features a streamlined, clinically oriented focus to the study of human body systems.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Book, 16 Feb 2006
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This review is from: Vander's Human Physiology - The Mechanisms of body Function (Paperback)
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!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A very visual Physiology Textbook, 1 April 2008
By C. MacRae (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vander's Human Physiology - The Mechanisms of body Function (Paperback)
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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars superb book!, 27 Sep 2005
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its a must buy for first year biomedical science students, has everything you need to know for the first year. its packed with great diagrams, easy to follow, and most importantly you have it all in this one book.
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