Human Embryology and Developmental Biology Updated Edition: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 3e (Human Embryology & Developmental Biology (Carlson)) [Paperback]

Bruce M. Carlson MD PhD (Author)

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ISBN-10: 032303649X | ISBN-13: 978-0323036498 | Publication Date: December 1, 2004 | Edition: 3

The completely revised and updated New Edition delivers comprehensive, clearly written coverage of the development of the human embryo from conception to birth. Using a classical morphological approach to embryology, it offers mechanistic explanations for both normal and abnormal human development, enabling readers to understand development in terms of cellular and molecular controls. And, a wealth of reader-friendly features make this resource exceptionally user friendly.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 527 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 3 edition (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 032303649X
• ISBN-13: 978-0323036498
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #397,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Medical Books > Basic Sciences > Embryology

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This review is from: Human Embryology and Developmental Biology Updated Edition: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 3e (Human Embryology & Developmental Biology (Carlson)) (Paperback)

Bought this book because it seemed like it would be the most authoritative source on the bumper-sticker issue of when the embryo's heart begins to beat, being written by a prof. emeritus of bio from the U of Michigan. For what it's worth the answer given in the book is 21-23 days, and "Human Embryology and Developmental Biology" provides not only this, but very interesting, layperson-friendly detail on the development of all the body's systems. No matter what your opinion on when "life" begins, there's a wealth of info in here about the rapid and intricate development of one of the most remarkable systems on this planet, the human body.