Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology, 2 Volume Set [Hardcover]

John Harper (Editor), Arnold Oranje (Editor), Neil S. Prose (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1405110465 | ISBN-13: 978-1405110464 | Publication Date: January 6, 2006 | Edition: 2

Highly Commended (dermatology category) in both the British Medical Association and Royal Society of Medicine 2006 Book Awards.

During the past three decades pediatric dermatology has emerged as a specialty in its own right and the need for accurate and current information has never been greater. Edited by three leading authorities in the field, with contributions from centers of excellence around the world, this new edition of the Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology brings together a wealth of expert knowledge to provide the most comprehensive, up-to-date and full-color text available. Coverage includes all aspects of the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders in children, no matter how obscure.

New features of this Second Edition include:

• Nine new chapters
  
• Every chapter has been updated with the latest developments in the field
  
• More emphasis on therapeutic guidelines

Editorial Reviews

Review

On the 1st edition

"There is much to praise about the Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology...This book will be welcome and well used in the library of any dermatology or pediatric department or division."
New England Journal of Medicine, Sept 2000

"Excellent, comprehensive and nicely produced textbook which will be an essential purchase for most dermatology and paediatric departments" Dermatology in Practice Journal, 2001

"This international effort has resulted in a beautifully organized, state-of-the-art textbook that has captured the excitement of new knowledge and well addresses the goal of launching pediatric dermatology into the new millennium"
Nancy Esterly

On the 2nd Edition

"The new second edition Textbook of Paediatric Dermatology is a wonderful and essential reference text for all with an interest in paediatric dermatology... this book is a great achievement and I would recommend it for anyone interested in paediatric dermatology." Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007

“A wonderful and essential reference text… .Coherence of style … achieved very successfully. A great achievement.” Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

“We have 2,272 pages of concentrated knowledge, broken down into 30 sections comprising 174 chapters. This text has been commended in national medical textbook awards, and deservedly so. This is an essential book for all dermatology departments.” Dermatology in Practice

From the Back Cover

The most comprehensive reference available on childhood skin disease!

During the past three decades pediatric dermatology has emerged as a specialty in its own right and the need for accurate and current information has never been greater. Edited by three leading authorities in the field, with contributions from centers of excellence around the world, this new edition of the Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology brings together a wealth of expert knowledge to provide the most comprehensive, up-to-date and full-color text available. Coverage includes all aspects of the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders in children, no matter how obscure. Furthermore, this Second Edition includes nine new chapters and more detail on therapeutic guidelines.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 2272 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (January 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405110465
• ISBN-13: 978-1405110464
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 11.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 16.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,425,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)