Human Anatomy and Physiology (The Benjamin/Cummings series in human anatomy and physiology) by Nicpon-Marieb, Elaine (1989) Hardcover - Hardcover

Marieb, Elaine Nicpon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805301224 ISBN 13: 9780805301229

Publisher: Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co, 1989

Synopsis

An engaging writing style and meticulous attention to students' learning needs have continually set Human Anatomy and Physiology apart. Now the new Fourth Edition goes even further to engage students by incorporating many new features, such as a free Study Partner CD-ROM, a website, student study tips, and enhanced pedagogy and art program. Used by more than half a million students, this market-leading text is designed to meet the diverse and changing needs of today's students and instructors. Based on their input, the fourth edition integrates numerous new pedagogical features--student study tips, chapter introductions, technology links, a new digital art program, and an interactive Study Partner CD-ROM--as well as new teaching tools such as the Instructor Presentation CD-ROM, computerized test bank, and histology slides. At the same time, the fourth edition covers the latest scientific research, including information on the causes of obesity, the impact of two BRACA genes on invasive

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From the Back Cover

Elaine Marieb's engaging writing style and meticulous attention to the learning needs of readers continue to be hallmarks of this market-leading book. The author not only reports the latest research and advancements in the field, she does so with a sense of fascination and encouragement. Every chapter has been scrutinized with the goal of helping readers understand core concepts and apply their knowledge to new situations. In addition, the book and supplements package offers a convenient, integrated learning system. For example, new end-of-chapter "Learning with Technology" sections make using CD-ROM and Internet resources easier than ever. For college instructors and students.

About the Author

For Elaine N. Marieb, forging a relationship between her students and the anatomy and physiology concepts that will form the basis of their careers has always been a priority. Having gone back to school to get her R.N. degree and an M.S. in gerontological nursing when she was already a college teacher, she is uniquely able to understand the needs of both instructors and students. Elaine is Professor Emeritus of biology at Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, Massachusetts, where she taught anatomy and physiology for 25 years. She has also relocated to Naples, Florida, where she is now Visiting Professor at Edison Community College in nearby Fort Myers, Florida. She keeps in touch with many of her former students, whose experiences in allied health careers provide insights into the changing needs of A&P students.

About this edition

• Publisher: Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0805301224
• ISBN 13: 9780805301229
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1063