Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (6th Edition) [Paperback]

Elaine Nicpon Marieb (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0805349405 | ISBN-13: 978-0805349405 | Publication Date: June 15, 1999 | Edition: 6 Sub

Award-winning author Elaine N. Marieb brings her unique understanding of students' needs to Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Sixth Edition. The hallmarks of this popular text, which has introduced countless allied health students to the structure and function of the human body, are a clear and friendly writing style, just the right level of detail, and features that emphasize the relevance of A&P to students' lives and careers. The author uses numerous analogies to clarify concepts, and consistently defines key terms to assist students who may have little or no background in science. The Sixth Edition includes clearer, crisper art to help students better visualize the human body. In addition, a greater career orientation assists students in understanding and remembering information vital to making a successful transition to their professional lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 558 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company; 6 Sub edition (June 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805349405
• ISBN-13: 978-0805349405
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #664,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A superior survey text of human anatomy and physiology., June 28, 1999

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This review is from: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (6th Edition) (Paperback)

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.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just completed an A&P class using this book as the text..., June 11, 2002

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Michelle/Siamese Rescue NW (Lakebay, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (6th Edition) (Paperback)

...and I've got to say, this book is heavy going.

It was certainly my perception -- and seemed to be consensus among many of the students -- that this textbook is mediocre. Several of us in the class were also taking medical terminology in another class; about midway through the class we discovered that each of us had separately taken to using our medical terminology text ("Language of Medicine," Chabner) as our primary text for the A&P class also, because we all found it much more user-friendly and felt we were absorbing a lot more information than we were with this book. (And this subset of the class appeared to be doing considerably better on exams than the rest of the class as a whole.)

If this is the designated text for a class you're taking, you don't have a whole lot of choice (but you might consider buying the Chabner book too, to lower your stress level!); but if you DO have a choice, I wouldn't recommend this book.

3 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AARON, JANE E. THE LITTLE, BROWN COMPACT HANDBOOK 3D ED,NY:, September 21, 2000

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This review is from: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (6th Edition) (Paperback)

LAB MANUEL: HUMAN ANATONY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY MANUEL, 6TH EDITION, BY ELAINE MARIEB

TEXTBOOKS: AARON, JANE E. THE LITTLE, BROWN COMPACT HANDBOOK(3D EDITION.)NY: LONGMAN, 1998BLOOM, LYN Z. THE ESSAY CONNECTION(6TH ED.) BOSTON: HOUGHLIN MIFFLIN, 2001.