Textbook of Endocrine Physiology [Paperback]

James E. Griffin (Editor), Sergio R. Ojeda (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0195107551 | ISBN-13: 978-0195107555 | Edition: 3nd

Over the past seven years, this textbook of basic endocrinology has been used widely in medical schools as well as graduate and undergraduate programs. It covers not only physiology, but anatomy, biochemistry, and cell and molecular biology. It provides a solid, clear, succinct account of basic endocrine function with pathophysiological and clinical correlations.
A new chapter on cytokines and immune-endocrine interactions has been added to the Third Edition. In addition, the chapter on growth has been completely re-written. All other chapters have been updated and twenty-five new figures have been added.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for previous editions:

"This new and cohesive offering for beginning medical students has a number of important attributes--brevity, accuracy, readability, minimal use of jargon, an absence of excessive enthusiasm for eponyms.... [This book] is an excellent and scholarly introduction to endocrinology...I give it the highest marks over competing textbooks because of its systematic, concise, and accurate treatment of all major concepts." --The New England Journal of Medicine

"It is generously illustrated by good-quality black and white drawings which have been well-chosen to complement the text. The standard of writing is generally very good and I found it easy to read. I would have no hesitation in recommending this book, not only to students, but also to postgraduates--clinical and non-clinical--who want an accessible and up-to-date whistle-stop tour of endocrinology." --The Endocrinologist

"The current research emphasis on molecular endocrinology is reflected appropriately in the revision and expansion of several sections. The expertise of the contributors in their field is evident throughout." --Experimental Physiology

About the Author

James E. Griffin, Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. Sergio R. Ojeda, Head, Division of Neuroscience, Oregon Regional Primate Research Center. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 396 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 3nd edition (January 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195107551
• ISBN-13: 978-0195107555
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,547,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hit or Miss; Some chapters are good; others are very bad, December 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Textbook of Endocrine Physiology (Paperback)

This book has chapters written by a variety of authors. Some of the authors write very well; others leave something to be desired. The text by Balint Kacsoh is a much better overall buy.
I used both texts in an endocrinology course.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better for those starting out., August 31, 1999

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Larry Cashion - See all my reviews

This review is from: Textbook of Endocrine Physiology (Paperback)

This book is excellent for anyone interested in the basics of endocrine physiology - unfortunately it fails to go into sufficient depth for anyone trained to at least an undergraduate level knowledge of physiology. Some sections are reasonably detailed, but the treatment of the adrenals was way too brief to be effective.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hit or Miss; Some chapters are good; others are very bad, December 22, 2001

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Jason Collier (New Orleans, LA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Textbook of Endocrine Physiology (Paperback)

This book has chapters written by a variety of authors. Some of the authors write very well; others leave something to be desired. The text by Balint Kacsoh is a much better overall buy.
I used both texts in an endocrinology course.