Review of Medical Physiology (LANGE Basic Science) (Paperback)

by William F. Ganong (Author) "In unicellular organisms, all vital processes occur in a single cell..." (more)
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"The book covers all aspects of the physiology of the human body. The physiology of the nervous system is presented early in the book, which is advisable since the nervous system plays a significant role in the function of the other body systems. " "A major strength is the regular revision, which provides as up-to-date information as possible in a book of this type." "...it is an excellent source of current and complete information on medical physiology." -- Review

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"The book covers all aspects of the physiology of the human body. The physiology of the nervous system is presented early in the book, which is advisable since the nervous system plays a significant role in the function of the other body systems. " "A major strength is the regular revision, which provides as up-to-date information as possible in a book of this type." "...it is an excellent source of current and complete information on medical physiology." (Doody's )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 912 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange; 21 edition (March 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071402365
• ISBN-13: 978-0071402361
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #499,298 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book, December 15, 2000

By	jonhaff (Oxford, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Review of Medical Physiology (Paperback)

I agree with the other reviewers who have pointed out that this is a "review" book and not a textbook, and thus is often too brief and condensed in style for those who are new to the subject of physiology. However, the 'classic' physiology textbooks (i.e. Guyton or Berne & Levy), while excellent when you are new to the subject, are vast tomes - each section being a hundred pages long or more. That's fine when you are starting out, but you will come to them with a heavy heart when you are pushed for time or cramming for exams. That's where Ganong's brevity is a real advantage - it covers all the major points, without "dumbing down" the science which can lead to misconceptions, and it doesn't weigh a tonne. Thus it provides a very comprehensive review of physiology (and a good deal of neuroscience) without breaking either your biceps or your bank !

What I really love about Ganong is that it is so up-to-the-minute. The knowledge that you gain from Berne & Levy and Guyton will be expanded to the next level by Ganong. Sometimes I actually pick it up and read it just for the hell of it, it's so interesting...It's also particularly strong on physiology at the cellular and molecular level, which is obviously increasingly important in modern medicine. I'm a medical student and loads of my friends rave about this book. It has also been recommended to me by a number of doctors and professional scientists. Bravo, Prof Ganong - I'm looking forward to the next edition!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on physiology, August 4, 2003

By A Customer

Ganong's book on physiology is the best physiology book I have encountered. It was difficult to read at the time, but all the details were important, and the knowledge helped me through many subjects later. It contains all the information you will ever need on physiology, and the index is extensive.
If you want a fast-read, easy book, this is not it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Premier Physiology Textbook, May 24, 2003

By A Customer

This is the premier physiology textbook on the market, by far and away the best physiology textbook in the world for physicians and medical students. It is concise without being too brief and detailed without being boring. Whereas Guyton contains lots of extraneous words, every word in Ganong is designed to convey the maximum amount of information. This book is ideal for medical students; it allows the rapid assimilation of concepts with the appropriate level of depth. An added benefit is the fact that this book is revised every other year meaning it is always current. This text also has chapter review questions (Both short answer and MCQ) with answers (for the MCQ questions). -- StuPot