Human Physiology and Mechanisms of Disease, 6e (Human Physiology & /Mechanisms of Disease ( Guyton) [Hardcover]

Arthur C. Guyton MD (Author), John E. Hall PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 7, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0721632998 | ISBN-13: 978-0721632995 | Edition: 6

A completely revised and updated edition of this popular classic. The 6th Edition retains its coverage of the basic physiology of the most common human disorders, and contains numerous examples that clarify physiology's importance to clinical medicine. Also features material on molecular and cellular physiology, endocrinology, the nervous system, metabolism, along with updated coverage of the kidneys and body fluids. Includes over 500 superb figures and tables, many new to this edition!

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About the Author

Dr. John E. Hall DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY AND B 2500 N STATE ST JACKSON, MS 39216 601-984-1810 [e-mail]

Product Details

• Hardcover: 747 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 6 edition (October 7, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721632998
• ISBN-13: 978-0721632995
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #432,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Readable and well-illustrated basic text on human physiology, June 14, 1999

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This review is from: Human Physiology and Mechanisms of Disease, 6e (Human Physiology & /Mechanisms of Disease ( Guyton) (Hardcover)

I'm an medical doctor with the task of teaching physiology to bright, non-medical students in a way that will be both approchable and yet complete. I find this Guyton text weaves the same magic as does his classic larger text on medical physiology that medical students have used for years. It's not only very readable, but also exceptionally well-illustrated. It would be sufficient for most medical students, but is particularly applicable for chiropractors, nurses, accupuncturists and others who need a thorough yet user friendly approach to physiology. After reviewing other texts for this purpose, I give this one an enthusiastic thumbs up.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive view for the non-professional, September 25, 2001

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Robert A. White (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Physiology and Mechanisms of Disease, 6e (Human Physiology & /Mechanisms of Disease ( Guyton) (Hardcover)

This book states clearly in the preface it is NOT meant to be an advanced molecular physiology text. I am neither a doctor nor a scientist, just an interested mature student of biology, and this book is exactly what I was looking for. Physiology texts seem to be either sophmoric, very basic overviews or dense comprehensive surveys used as reference by researchers / professionals. This book, to me, is unique in providing depth and detail missing from basic texts, without being overwhelmed by minutia only selectively interesting. Highly recommended for the curious who feel their intelligence is being insulted by most introductory physiology texts.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Beginners, August 18, 2005

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Ilir Kullolli "Ilir Kullolli" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human Physiology and Mechanisms of Disease, 6e (Human Physiology & /Mechanisms of Disease ( Guyton) (Hardcover)

I was a computer engineering major with a great desire to work in the BioMedical world but I did not know much about Human Physiology.

I was advised by my professors to read this book and I can say that is one of the easiest to read Human Physiology books out there. Even though I didn't know much about human physiology, I found it easy to understand basic concepts and this book helps a lot with illustrations, simple exercises to perform at the end of each chapter, and an understandable language throughout the book.

I am sure it is not an upper level Human Physiology book, but if you are new to the Human Physiology, this is the book you are looking for to get started.