Cell Biology: With STUDENT CONSULT Access (Pollard, Cell Biology, with Student Consult Online Access)

By Thomas D. Pollard, Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, William C Earnshaw, et al.

Book Overview

A masterful introduction to the cell biology that you need to know This critically acclaimed textbook offers you a modern and unique approach to the study of cell biology. It emphasizes that cellular structure, function, and dysfunction ultimately result from specific macromolecular interactions. You'll progress from an explanation of the "hardware" of molecules and cells to an understanding of how these structures function in the organism in both healthy and diseased states. The exquisite art program helps you to better visualize molecular structures.Covers essential concepts in a more efficient, reader-friendly manner than most other texts on this subject.Makes cell biology easier to understand by demonstrating how cellular structure, function, and dysfunction result from specific macromole?cular interactions.Progresses logically from an explanation of the "hardware" of molecules and cells to an understanding of how these structures function in the organism in both healthy and diseased states.Helps you to visualize molecular structures and functions with over 1500 remarkable full-color illustrations that present physical structures to scale.Explains how molecular and cellular structures evolved in different organisms.Shows how molecular changes lead to the development of diseases through numerous Clinical Examples throughout.Includes STUDENT CONSULT access at no additional charge, enabling you to consult the textbook online, anywhere you go - perform quick searches - add your own notes and bookmarks - follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other STUDENT CONSULT titles-to help you see the connections between diverse disciplines - test your knowledge with multiple-choice review questions - and more New keystone chapter on the origin and evolution of life on earth - probably the best explanation of evolution for cell biologists available
Spectacular new artwork by gifted artist Graham Johnson of the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego. 200 new and 500 revised figures bring his keen insight to Cell Biology illustration and further aid the reader's understanding
New chapters and sections on the most dynamic areas of cell biology - Organelles and membrane traffic by Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz; RNA processing (including RNAi) by David Tollervey., updates on stem cells and DNA Repair
More readable than ever - improved organisation and an accessible new design increase the focus on understanding concepts and mechanisms
New guide to figures featuring specific organisms and specialised cells paired with a list of all of the figures showing these organisms - gives you an easy review of cellular and molecular mechanisms
New glossary with one-stop definitions of over 1000 of the most important terms in cell biology

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416022554
• ISBN13: 9781416022558
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 928 Pages
• Weight: 5.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Great book

Book has a good balance between giving enough detailed information to understand the concepts without giving so much information that it is overwhelming.

Prompt timing and great condition

Prompt timing and excellent condition. The book is divided into chapters and each chapter has overview and references. Good quality of figures.

Great Cell Biology Textbook

It is one of the greatest Cell Biology textbooks. Very well written, nice examples and amazing illustrations. I highly recommend it to the graduate and undergrad students. Two Thumbs Up !!

A Necessary Resource

Any biology student or aficionado will find that this book is one of his or her most valuable guides and resources. The text is clearly-written and very up-to-date, and the rich illustrations, diagrams, and charts that accompany it are truly second-to-none. Even if you don't need it for a class, find a copy and browse - chances are you'll like it enough to consider buying it for your own reference.

A great Cell Biology book

I used this book in an undergraduate Cell and Molecular Biology course in the University of Puerto Rico. It is an excellent book because it presents a lot of information as well as a lot of different examples that support that information. It is full of diagrams, pictures and tables that helped me understood all the key concepts.