Essential Cell Biology (DVD Edition) (CD-ROM)

~ Bruce Alberts (Author)

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Volume 79
This book fills a critical niche in the pedagogical process of introducing cell biology and does an excellent job in reaching its objective.
-- The Quarterly Review of Biology

Product Description

Essential Cell Biology, Second Edition contains basic, core knowledge about how cells work. It has a proven track record in providing students with a conceptual and accessible grounding in cell biology. The text and figures have been prepared to be easy-to-follow, accurate, clear and engaging for the introductory student. Each section follows logically from the previous one, telling a story, rather than being a collection of facts. Questions integrated throughout each chapter encourage the reader to pause, think about what they have read, and attempt to apply the new knowledge in ways that test their understanding. Based on user feedback, the Second Edition now offers increased coverage of genetics and more experimental background. It is completely up-to-date.

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Product Details

• CD-ROM: 860 pages
• Publisher: Garland Science; 2 edition (February 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815341814
• ISBN-13: 978-0815341819
• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 4.6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,467,764 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good user friendly book!!, September 29, 2009

By	Shanna Noel "Shyna Sky" (TX - USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Essential Cell Biology (Hardcover)

Pro: This textbook is very user friendly and loaded with diagrams that visually demonstrate the highlights of each chapter.

Con: For an advanced level cell biology class this book does NOT provide detailed information. It is simply an overview of cellular biology.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars as ordered, September 27, 2009

By	Eliza Ekins - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Essential Cell Biology (Paperback)

The book was in great condition with the DVD inside. I couldn't have purchased better from the University book store.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Great Book, October 12, 2009

By	D. Setaro (Mesa, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Essential Cell Biology (Hardcover)

This book is really nice. It is organized well and has panels which visually describe certain concepts. The figures, schematics, and photos are very colorful and presented in a very helpful manner that expounds on the written information. The CD that comes with it is also very helpful.