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It's been five years since the previous edition of Pathologic Basis of Disease; authors Stanley Robbins and Ramzi Cotran have both passed on, and their names have been added to the head of the title. Three authors have undertaken the update: Vinay Kumar (U. of Chicago), Abul K. Abbas (U. of California, San Francisco), and Nelson Fausto (U. of Washington). Previous editions have been appreciated for their timeliness and incorporation of new developments, so it's surely only with careful thought that the material has been restrained to one volume. The goals of the reference remain the same--primarily to provide a clear reference for use by students throughout their four years of medical school, with enough depth and detail for more advanced readers as well. The first 10 chapters on general pathology are followed by 19 chapters on diseases of the organ systems. An online version, available to those who purchase the print version, affords the many advantages of that medium; the included CD-ROM contains interactive case studies.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Description
Through six editions, Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease has been the leading textbook in its field. No other resource has been able to match its outstanding coverage of pathophysiology and disease. Now renamed Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, the new, 7th Edition of this classic text delivers a host of improvements that make it an even clearer choice for students and practitioners!

Book Info
Harvard Medical School, Boston. Brandon/Hill Medical List first-purchase and minimal-core selection. Comprehensive reference for pathologists, residents, and students. Previous edition: c1994. Colorful format with full-color illustrations, new chapters and updated clinical information. DNLM: Pathology.

About the Author
Vinay Kumar, MBBS, MD, FRCPath, Professor and Chairman, Department of Pathology, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL; Nelson Fausto, MD, Chairman, Department of Pathology University School of Medicine, Seattle, WA; and Abul K. Abbas, MD, MBBS, Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Through six editions, Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease has been the leading textbook in its field. No other resource has been able to match its outstanding coverage of pathophysiology and disease. Now renamed Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, the new, 7th Edition of this classic text delivers a host of improvements that make it an even clearer choice for students and practitioners!

New to this Edition: METICULOUSLY UPDATED CONTENT from many new contributors presents state-of-the-art information in every area of the field. You'll find completely new information on the new discoveries affecting our understanding of pathology, including cellular and molecular pathology and genetics. NEW AND IMPROVED ILLUSTRATIONS over 1,600 in all include superb new conceptual diagrams and line diagrams, plus color photomicrographs reprocessed for heightened image quality.ORGANIZATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS make the text easier to use. A NEW INTERACTIVE CASE STUDY CD-ROM, a $49.95 value is included at no additional cost, to help readers evaluate and expand their grasp of the material. And now, Pathologic Basis of Disease is also ONLINE! For the life of the edition, readers can access￯﾿ﾽ THE COMPLETE CONTENTS OF THE BOOK in a fully searchable, user-friendly format. ALL OF THE BOOK'S ILLUSTRATIONS, easily downloadable for use in electronic presentations. INTERACTIVE CASE STUDIES from the companion CD-ROM. PERIODIC UPDATES to reflect new developments in pathology. More! It all adds up to a phenomenal New Edition that will continue to assist a wide variety of readers in mastering all of today's most essential pathology knowledge.

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