Description
Histology and Cell Biology (5th ed.)
Book Summary
This fifth edition of Abraham L. Kierszenbaum's benchmark work integrates histology with cell biology and pathology to offer a comprehensive understanding of tissue structure and its relationship to disease. With an eminently visual approach and more than 1,000 full-color illustrations, the student will find a unique didactic tool that combines diagrams, microscopy, and clinical correlations. The book is designed to facilitate autonomous learning through resources such as Essential Concepts, animated concept maps, and the highlighting of clinically relevant concepts in red. It is the ideal text for those seeking to master histology from an integrative and applied perspective.
What is it about?
The work approaches histology through the prism of cell biology and its direct application in pathology. Each chapter presents the microscopic structure of tissues and organs, explaining how cellular and molecular alterations underlie pathological disorders. The original synopsis details a visual and integrated teaching method: page by page, the reader finds schematic drawings, optical and electron microscopy images, and clinical photographs that link theory with practice. The text uses bold for key concepts and red for those with clinical implications, facilitating the rapid identification of essential information. In addition, the Essential Concepts boxes at the end of each chapter summarize what has been learned, and additional text boxes delve into the relationship between cell biology and histology. For the first time, animated concept maps narrated by the author himself are included, available on StudentConsult, which offer an overview of each topic.
Main Topics
- Structure and function of basic tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous.
- Cell biology applied to tissue organization and signaling mechanisms.
- Histopathological correlation: how cellular and molecular alterations manifest in diseases.
- Microscopy and histological diagnostic techniques.
- Regional anatomy and dissection applied to the study of tissues.
- Physiology and pathology integrated into the context of histology.
- Molecular biology as the basis for cellular and pathological processes.
Who is it recommended for?
It is primarily aimed at students of medicine, dentistry, biology, and health sciences taking courses in histology, cell biology, or pathology. It is also a useful reference work for healthcare professionals who wish to update their knowledge on the structural basis of diseases, as well as for educators seeking a visual and integrative didactic resource.
What this book offers
- Visual and integrated learning that connects histology with cell biology and clinical pathology.
- More than 1,000 high-quality illustrations that facilitate the identification of structures and processes.
- Practical didactic resources such as Essential Concepts and animated concept maps narrated by the author.
- Clear highlighting of clinically relevant concepts to apply knowledge in diagnosis.
- An overview of each topic that helps to organize and retain key information.
Technical Data Sheet
- Author: Kierszenbaum, Abraham L.
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Anatomy, Cytology, Histology, Regional Anatomy, Dissection, Physiology, Pathology, Histopathology, Molecular Biology
- Collection: Medicine
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of edition: May 2020
- Number of pages: 824
- Weight: 1780 g
Editorial Assessment
This fifth edition consolidates the work as a benchmark in the integrated teaching of histology. Its main strength lies in the balance between scientific rigor and didactic accessibility, achieved through exceptional iconography and study resources that facilitate the assimilation of complex concepts. The inclusion of animated concept maps and the emphasis on clinical correlation make it an especially valuable tool for students who need to understand the practical relevance of histology in diagnosis and pathology. It is, without a doubt, a recommended investment for those seeking deep and applied learning of the discipline.