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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Worth every penny - truly a great book When we were given this book on our essential reading list I thought man, that book's expensive, I have another physiology book do I really need it. Well it's worth every penny! You know how it is you buy some books and they look good on the shelf and gather dust, not this one, it was so useful as a quick reference and for sheading light on topics I was clueless about. It has handy tables for quick cramming moments and good diagrams. The student online info is very good also - you can access the... more info
Only as introduction Very easy to read and understandable. All areas are well explained. But it is only good as an introduction to physiology. As a medical student I found this book not very useful. I would definitely recommend to read it but if you are looking for ONE physiology book I wouldn't go for this one.
A very visual Physiology Textbook At nearly £50, Vander's might seem a bit pricey for a physiology textbook, especially one which is such a flimsy paperback as this (with a distinctly uninspiring front cover). However, it would be wise not to judge this book by its cover. The book is well organised with a wealth of information. Speaking from the perspective of a medical student, this book covers everthing under the topic of physiology you will need for the course. The greatest strength of this book is the diagrams, they are... more info
An Amazing Book This book was recommened to me by a friend of mine, and it is the best physiology book around, by far. It explains the systems of the body in clear and consise text, and introduces the topic from the very basics. It reinforces ideas by referring back to sections of the text well, and includes flow diagrams after a detailed chunk of text, to break the information down. It also includes colourful diagrams to aid ones revision. I purchased many other physiology books prior to this one, but have never... more info
