Award-winning author Elaine N. Marieb brings her unique understanding of readers' specific needs to this popular book. Marieb's clear and friendly writing style emphasizes the relevance of anatomy and physiology to readers' lives and careers. It clarifies concepts, defines key terms, and offers just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinical coverage to make the content complete without being overly detailed. This book has some useful diagrams and illustrations. It's easy to read, but seems a bit too simplified at times. The CD quizzes are helpful for review. This book is for instructors and students, or anyone interested in anatomy and physiology.
Marieb's latest edition provides the beginning anatomy student with a readable and informative text. The reading level is best suited to undergraduate students, and the photographs and diagrams stimulate student interest and understanding. Especially useful are the sections on "Developmental Aspects" of anatomy, which includes morphological and physiological changes from embryonic to geriatric stages. While this edition includes updated information since the 1997 edition, some professors and students may prefer the 5th edition (1997) because it is in hardback; the 6th edition is available only in paperback as of this review. Either edition is superior to other texts aimed at similar audiences on the basis of its clarity, readability, and organization.
Book Details
Marieb's latest edition provides the beginning anatomy student with a readable and informative text. The reading level is best suited to undergraduate students, and the photographs and diagrams stimulate student interest and understanding. Especially useful are the sections on "Developmental Aspects" of anatomy, which includes morphological and physiological changes from embryonic to geriatric stages. While this edition includes updated information since the 1997 edition, some professors and students may prefer the 5th edition (1997) because it is in hardback; the 6th edition is available only in paperback as of this review. Either edition is superior to other texts aimed at similar audiences on the basis of its clarity, readability, and organization.
Book Details
Title: Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology- Author: Elaine N. Marieb
- List Price: $113.33
- Paperback: 588 pages
- Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 7 edition (June 26, 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0805353852
- ISBN-13: 9780805353853
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
- Available in: Hardcover, Paperback, Spiral-bound
