Human Anatomy & Physiology with MasteringA&P™ (8th Edition) [Hardcover]

Elaine N. Marieb (Author), Katja N. Hoehn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0321694155 | ISBN-13: 978-0321694157 | Edition: 8

With the Eighth Edition of the top-selling Human Anatomy & Physiology text, trusted authors Elaine N. Marieb and Katja Hoehn have produced the most accessible, comprehensive, up-to-date, and visually stunning anatomy & physiology textbook on the market. Marieb draws on her career as an A&P professor and her experience as a part-time nursing student, while Hoehn relies on her medical education and classroom experience to explain concepts and processes in a meaningful and memorable way.

 

The most significant revision to date, the Eighth Edition makes it easier for you to learn key concepts in A&P. The new edition features a whole new art program that is not only more visually dynamic and vibrant than in previous editions but is also much more pedagogically effective for today’s students, including new Focus figures, which guide you through the toughest concepts in A&P. The text has been edited to make it easier than ever to study from and navigate, with integrated objectives, new concept check questions, and a new design program. The new, easy-to-use Instructor Resource DVD includes brand-new A&P Flix animations and all the tools instructors need to prepare their lecture presentations. The robust media package provides you with indispensable practice tools, tutorials, and self-assessments to help you succeed in their A&P lecture and lab course.

 

This book now comes with access to MasteringA&P^™. The great content you're used to seeing in myA&P is also available in the self-study area of MasteringA&P.

 

Package Components:

• Interactive Physiology^® 10-System Suite (IP-10) CD-ROM
• A Brief Atlas of the Human Body, Second Edition
• Access to MasteringA&P
• Human Anatomy & Physiology, Eighth Edition

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About the Author

For Elaine N. Marieb, taking the student's perspective into account has always been an integral part of her teaching style. Dr. Marieb began her teaching career at Springfield College, where she taught anatomy and physiology to physical education majors. She then joined the faculty of the Biological Science Division of Holyoke Community College after receiving her Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

While teaching at Holyoke Community College, where many of her students were pursuing nursing degrees, she developed a desire to better understand the relationship between the scientific study of the human body and the clinical aspects of the nursing practice. To that end, while continuing to teach full time, Dr. Marieb pursued her nursing education, which culminated in a Master of Science degree with a clinical specialization in gerontology from the University of Massachusetts. It is this experience, along with stories from the field—including those of former students, now in health careers—that has informed the development of the unique perspective and accessibility for which her texts and laboratory manuals are known.

In her ongoing commitment to students and her realization of the challenges they face, Dr. Marieb has given generously to provide opportunities for students to further their education. She contributes to the New Directions, New Careers Program at Holyoke Community College by providing several full-tuition scholarships each year for women returning to college after a hiatus or who are attending college for the first time and would otherwise be unable to continue with their studies without financial support. She funds the E. N. Marieb Science Research Awards at Mount Holyoke College, which promotes research by undergraduate science majors, and generously contributed to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where she provided funding for reconstruction and instrumentation of a cutting-edge cytology research laboratory that bears her name.

In 1994, Dr. Marieb received the Benefactor Award from the National Council for Resource Development, American Association of Community Colleges, which recognizes her ongoing sponsorship of student scholarships, faculty teaching awards, and other academic contributions to Holyoke Community College. In May 2000, the science building at Holyoke Community College was named in her honor.

Additionally, while actively engaged as an author, Dr. Marieb serves as a consultant for the Benjamin Cummings Interactive Physiology¨ CD-ROM series, and is an active member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and Sigma Xi. Anatomy & Physiology, Second Edition is the latest expression of her commitment to student needs in their pursuit of the study of A&P.

 

Dr. Katja Hoehn is an instructor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Mount Royal College in Calgary, Canada. Dr. Hoehn's first love is teaching. Her teaching excellence has been recognized by several awards during her 14 years at Mount Royal College. These include a PanCanadian Educational Technology Faculty Award (1999), a Teaching Excellence Award from the Student’s Association of Mount Royal College (2001), and the Mount Royal College Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award (2004).

 

Dr. Hoehn received her M.D. (with Distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan, and her Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Dalhousie University. In 1991, the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation presented her with the Max Forman (Jr.) Prize for excellence in medical research. During her Ph.D. and postdoctoral studies, she also pursued her passion for teaching by presenting guest lectures to first- and second-year medical students at Dalhousie University and at the University of Calgary

 

Dr. Hoehn has been a contributor to several books and has written numerous research papers in Neuroscience and Pharmacology. She oversaw the recent revision of the Interactive Physiology modules, and co-authored the newest module, The Immune System.

 

Dr. Hoehn is also actively involved in the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS). When not teaching, she likes to spend time outdoors with her husband and two boys, compete in triathlons, and play Irish flute.

 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1264 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 8 edition (July 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321694155
• ISBN-13: 978-0321694157
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (107 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #23 in Books > Medical Books > Basic Sciences > Anatomy
  • #34 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Anatomy

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not much difference between editions, July 9, 2010

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Tau Pneumatikos (Cosmos) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Anatomy and Physiology with Interactive Physiology 10-System Suite, 8th Edition (Hardcover)

I used the previous (7th) edition and got an "A" in my online Anatomy and Physiology class. From what I could tell, there was no difference between the cheaper 7th edition and the ridiculously priced 8th edition except for the picture on the cover!

I gave the book three stars because it was unclear and lacked details in so many areas that it left me confused. I had to clarify a lot of issues by looking them up online.

I resold my book after I was finished with it for the same amount of money I paid for it so all it cost me was the initial shipping fee.

FYI - I quit buying books at my campus bookstore after the first semester and have saved over $1000.00 so far, just by buying used, previous editions.

The latest ploy these unscrupulous bookstores use is to package up a bunch of useless items with the necessary textbook and sell the "bundle" at an outrageous price. It is criminal.

I always ask the instructors before hand what other materials are required and if I can use the previous edition. 99 percent of the time they tell me the ONLY thing I need is the textbook and the previous edition is OK. Occasionally a professor will insist on the current edition and I still save a ton of money buying it used on Amazon.com. When I am finished, I re-sell them and usually get all my money back!

We need to get the word out about the college bookstore textbook scams! It is an OUTRAGE!

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars So-so book, fantastic electronic resources, December 23, 2009

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Stephanie Hold "Always studying for nursing" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human Anatomy and Physiology with Interactive Physiology 10-System Suite, 8th Edition (Hardcover)

The book was alright. I found myself reaching for other Anatomy & Physiology textbooks to find more multiple choice questions to prepare for exams. I bought my textbook used -- which did not come with the atlas -- I regret not having the atlas while I was studying the bones in my anatomy class.

The Interactive Physiology(IP) DVD was absolutely invaluable to my physiology course. My professor did a poor job lecturing and this made up for it. I don't think I ever would have understood the immune system without IP. Worksheets are available with each body system covered in IP. Although helpful, they took FOREVER to complete, on average 10 hours.

Practice Anatomy Lab (2.0) was also a very helpful interactive DVD that helped me prepare for anatomy practicums. It was great being able to roll over a cadaver and have names of various muscles, veins, and arteries pop up.

My prof is a reviewer for the publisher and unfortunately solely relied on the publisher's test bank for our physiology exams. They are poorly worded and confused "A" students to the point where "C" was a very common grade in our class.

Best of luck to you!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Saved lots of money!, October 1, 2009

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Violet J. White - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human Anatomy and Physiology with Interactive Physiology 10-System Suite, 8th Edition (Hardcover)

The book came quickly and was in excellent condition. I love the illustrations, and the text is easy to read. All vocabulary words are higlighted and defined as part of the text. The book also has a great online resource where the student can take practice quizzes and play learning games. I love it!