Basic Concepts in Cell Biology: A Student's Survival Guide [Paperback]

Robert Klein (Author), James C. MacKenzie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0070369305 | ISBN-13: 978-0070369306 | Edition: 1

Giving students a needed ally in learning the difficult concepts in cell biology and histology is the single goal of this concise text. In typical "Basic Concepts" fashion, the subject is treated with maximum emphasis on demystifying basic science topics using analogy, charts and algorithms, clinical examples, mnemonics and other proven teaching methods. Organized from simple to more complicated concepts, students will enjoy the uniquely lucid review of cell biology including cell membranes, intracellular trafficking, signal conduction, mitosis and meiosis, cell motility, and more. Histology is also reviews, starting with epithelium and junctional complexes, connective tissue, muscle, and a system-by-system review of cell structure.

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Does the massive amount of information involved in your study of cell biology overwhelm you? If so, this time-saving guide offers all the help you need. Compact, yet comprehensive, BASIC CONCEPTS IN CELL BIOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY explains the fundamentals of the discipline, proceeding from cell membranes to the nucleus, and then applies these basic principles to tissue and organ structure. The focus is on those topics that students have identified as "most difficult" to grasp. Using simple, jargon-free language--instead of merely memorizing facts--you'll comprehend the material and feel more comfortable applying it. Other features to look for: chapter outlines which offer an overview of study points and make review fast and easy; an organization where simple complex concepts progressively build to the more complex; summary boxes, diagrams, and tables which clarify and expand key definitions and concepts. Unlike the typical textbook or review book, BASIC CONCEPTS IN CELL BIOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY has just one goal: to review the toughest concepts in cell biology in an innovative format so your understanding is thorough and complete.

Product Details

• Paperback: 427 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange; 1 edition (August 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070369305
• ISBN-13: 978-0070369306
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,278,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Concepts in Cell Biology, October 11, 2011

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Jill - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Concepts in Cell Biology: A Student's Survival Guide (Paperback)

This book is a quick read with all the main details. It's well organized and helpful. It's also relatively cheap!

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing in its clarification, August 1, 2005

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Mister Mig (Santa Cruz, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Concepts in Cell Biology: A Student's Survival Guide (Paperback)

Need to learn about the clathrin triskelion? It's in here. This book goes well above and beyond what I learned in Cell Bio and is amazingly concise in its consolidation. Will definitely be a welcome necessity for med and phys studies.

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5.0 out of 5 stars good histology guide, May 4, 2000

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mohamed ahmed (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Concepts in Cell Biology: A Student's Survival Guide (Paperback)

This book is the most brilliant book I read since the last 10 years. It is valuable, useful, and helpful in the field of histology. I recommend it for medical students and science students.