A clear, in‑depth guide to how chemical processes shape disease and health.
This 1918 classic brings together chemistry and pathology to explain how the body's chemistry drives illness, with updates reflecting new research and methods.
This edition reframes general pathology from a chemical standpoint, covering core topics from the cell’s chemistry to enzymes, immunity, and metabolic disorders. It aims to bridge laboratory science and clinical medicine, offering a solid foundation for students and professionals who work at the intersection of biochemistry and pathology.
- Foundations of the cell’s chemistry and its physical properties, and how these relate to disease.
- Enzymes, immunity, and the chemical basis of growth, atrophy, and metabolic conditions.
- Updated discussions on gout, diabetes, uremia, acidosis, and other clinically important topics.
- Practical guidance on reading primary literature and tracing the sources behind key ideas.
Ideal for readers of medical and biochemical texts who want a rigorous, though accessible, view of chemical pathology and its relevance to patient care.