Cell Biology: A Short Course - Softcover

Bolsover, Stephen R.; Shephard, Elizabeth A.; White, Hugh A.; Hyams, Jeremy S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470526998 ISBN 13: 9780470526996

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011

Synopsis

This text tells the story of cells as the units of life in a colorful and student-friendly manner, taking an "essentials only" approach. By using the successful model of previously published "Short Courses," this text succeeds in conveying the key points without overburdening the reader with secondary information. The authors (all active researchers and educators) skillfully present concepts by illustrating them with clear diagrams and examples from current research. Special boxed sections focus on the importance of cell biology in medicine and industry today. This text is completely updated from the successful "Cell Biology, A Short Course, 2e," includes new chapters and now has a supporting website with tests and animations for students and power point slides and supplemental material for instructors: http://www.wileyshortcourse.com/cellbiology/default.asp

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The ultimate concise introduction to modern cell biology, now updated

Taking an "essentials only" approach, Cell Biology: A Short Course, Third Edition tells the story of cells as the unit of life in a uniquely accessible, student-friendly manner. Completely updated from the previous edition and now in full color, this accessible text features new chapters, a supporting website for students, and online supplemental material including PowerPoint slides for instructors.

As in earlier editions, the authors combine their expertise in the areas of cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to skillfully present key concepts, illustrating them with clear diagrams and numerous examples from current research. Special sections focus on the importance of cell biology in medicine and industry today, with extensive cross-referencing to real-world research and development. In updating this text, the authors have provided such new material as:

• A chapter on the cell biology of the immune system

• Discussion of stem cells, cytokine receptors, the cell biology of cancer, and cell division

• "Medical Relevance" text boxes

• A family tree of organisms to reinforce cell biology differences among major taxa

• Online supplemental information for students, including interactive quizzes and animations

Also included are a detailed description of intercellular signaling and a chapter devoted to a case study of cystic fibrosis. Review questions are included at the end of each chapter, as well as a full glossary of key words and phrases to help make even the most complex concepts easy to master. Ideally suited for undergraduate cell biology/biology majors, pre-med students, and graduate and medical school courses in cell biology, this Third Edition of Cell Biology is the most integrated introduction available on this fascinating and timely subject.

About the Author:

Steve Bolsover is professor of Cell Physiology in the Department of Physiology. His widely published research concerns the role of calcium as an intracellular messenger.

Jeremy Hyams is Professor of Cell Biology in the Department of Biology.

Elizabeth Shephard is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Hugh White is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0470526998
• ISBN 13: 9780470526996
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 432