Pharmacology

By Humphrey P. Rang, Maureen M. Dale, James M. Ritter, et al.

Book Overview

Adapted for the U.S., this New Edition of PHARMACOLOGY, a popular UK text, describes what drugs do and emphasizes the mechanisms by which they act. The U.S. edition is revised and updated to reflect the substantial differences in drug names, FDA approvals, terminology, and guidelines for use. It also boasts new and revised chapters to ensure that students are up to date on the very latest information. Each chapter begins with a summary of information essential to the chapter and key points are highlighted within the text to alert students to crucial concepts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443065748
• ISBN13: 9780443065743
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 832 Pages
• Weight: 3.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.4" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Great for Pharmacology students

It is a great pharmacology textbook for introductory students. It goes in-depth enough for you to understand the mechanisms behind pharmacological processes. Most likely this review isn't necessary as this will be required for whatever class you are taking but if you are independently thinking about a pharmacology textbook, I would recommend this one. It comes with online material for further instruction as well.

Excellent resource when your teacher is insane.

This book makes everything so much more clear and uses British English which is clearly the only proper way to go.

A very good title.

This book is an excellent introduction to pharmacolgy. The redaction is clear, and the format of the book makes easy learn all the basic concepts of the pharmacology. It is a very good option to learn pharmacology.

The best entry-level pharmacology textbook

Its strange that such an exciting subject as pharmacology is served by so many badly organised, boringly written and outdated textbooks. Rang + Dale is a refreshing antidote to this strange state of affairs. The first 8 chapters form a superb introduction to the subject - particularly because the authors don't skimp on the physiological details and concentrate on principles rather than endless catalogues of obscure drugs. This is a British textbook and thus uses British nomenclature, but the American equivalents are pointed out along the way, so American readers shouldn't be put off. The more advanced student will of course outgrow the material in this book, but I would strongly recommend this textbook for science undergrads, medical students, and anyone looking for a book to provide a solid foundation to their study of pharmacology.

Xcellent

99% of Medical, Pharmacy & Science students use this book in the UK