Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology [Hardcover]

David Shier (Author), Jackie Butler (Author), Ricki Lewis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0073316091 | ISBN-13: 978-0073316093 | Publication Date: November 22, 2006 | Edition: 11

Shier et al., continue the unparalleled tradition of Hole in the 11th edition. Hole was created for the introductory level student and assumes no prior science knowledge by placing emphasis on the fundamentals.

This new edition updates a great A&P classic while offering greater efficiencies to the user. The 11th edition of Hole also offers never before technology that combined with the text offer users an incredible Course Solution! Technology like Anatomy and Physiology Revealed and ARIS (Assessment, Review, and Instruction System), a complete electronic homework and course management system bring unprecedented opportunities to the classroom whether on campus or at home!

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About the Author

David Shier teaches at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is the biology department chair. He received his Ph.D. in physiology from the University of Michigan.

Jackie Butler is chair of the Department of Science at Grayson County College. She did her graduate studies in Neuroscience at the University of North Texas.

Ricki Lewis, well-known author of Life, Beginnings of Life, and Human Genetics. She received her Ph.D. in genetics from Indiana University. She is practicing genetics counselor for Women's Medical Health Care in New York.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1043 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 11 edition (November 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073316091
• ISBN-13: 978-0073316093
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology, November 30, 2007

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Stephan Knight ""Science Vault"" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Hardcover)

This is an excellent textbook for first year nursing, allied health, or biology students in college. The material is organized and well-written; concepts are so easy to follow and understand. Very little, if any, background knowledge is required to follow the concepts in each chapter. Overall, an excellent textbook for learning the complexities of the human body, and it will also provide any student with a solid foundation in anatomy & physiology for graduate studies. Marvelous book!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good textbook, could have been great...., May 13, 2008

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leabhar - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Hardcover)

This is a classic Anatomy and Physiology textbook with a good reputation. I found it to be really well done - easy to understand, descriptive, handled complex ideas well (citric acid cycle, etc), lots of great photos and micrographs.

Unfortunately, the Glossary was really substandard. There's just no excuse for a science textbook to have a crummy glossary.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely Put Together, October 22, 2008

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This review is from: Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Hardcover)

This book flows nicely. It gets straight to the point without being overly wordy. Anatomy is not the easiest subject for me, but this book does a good job of explaining the human body and it's functions very clearly and concisely. The diagrams are plentiful and clearly show all viscera, muscles and bones. These authors make use of drawings and cadavers. You really begin to understand the workings of the body systems and exact locations of all bones, muscles and cavities from posterior, anterior, lateral, and ipsilateral views....absolutely every angle and region is covered. A good amount of pathology is included within this book.