Product Description

Well-known for its authoritative and comprehensive coverage, complete treatment of pediatric pathophysiology, and the most extensive illustration program in its field, the 5th edition of this classic book has been extensively revised and updated. Part One presents the general principles of pathophysiology and discusses the influence of the environment and the role of genetics in the development of disease. Part Two, organized by body system, examines normal anatomy and physiology, alterations of function in adults, and alterations of function in children. * Comprehensive coverage provides unparalleled discussion of disease processes. * Extensive full-color art program illustrates disease processes and clinical manifestations of diseases. * Life span content includes ten separate chapters for the pediatric content and special headings for aging content within the structures and functions chapters. * "What’s New?" boxes highlight the most current research and findings. * "Nutrition and Disease" boxes show evidenced-based links between concepts of health promotion and disease. * Algorithms throughout the text illustrate the sequential progression of disease processes. * Detailed chapter outlines with page numbers provide easy access to content and overview of topics. * Chapter introductions provide a rationale for learning the content about to be presented. * Consistent presentation of each disease includes epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and more.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3741 in Books
• Published on: 2005-11-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1744 pages

About the Author
Kathryn L. McCance, RN, PhD, Professor, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT; and Sue E. Huether, RN, PhD, Professor, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Customer Reviews

biological basis for diseases
The book is well organized. There are plenty of pictures and diagrams which supplement the textbook. The book is very visual and colorful which makes it easier to read. It is very comprehensive and an excellent text and reference book for students in this field. I am doing my post-doc in psychopharmacology and find the book extremely helpful. Add a star if you are in the field.

Pathophysiology Book by McCance
Absolutely wonderful text, with really informative clear, and up to date graphics and visuals that make these difficult concepts much more clear. One of the best graduate level texts I've come across.

Outstanding
I entered a graduate level nursing class with nothing more than high school biology (that was decades ago) and was presented with the daunting task of reading the entire book. I wasn't sure about successfully completing the course until realizing that this textbook was one of the best I've ever come across. The material was well-organized and the text easy to follow. The authors made good use of tables, illustrations, photos, and the like. I really appreciated bold-faced key words in the text. Each chapter concluded with a summary and a list of key terms including page numbers. Had I used another text, I might not have gotten an "A" in the course. Thanks!