Overview
Bridging the gap between basic and clinical science concepts, the Textbook of Veterinary Physiological Chemistry, Third Edition offers broad coverage of biochemical principles for students and practitioners of veterinary medicine. The only recent biochemistry book written specifically for the veterinary field, this text covers cellular-level concepts related to whole-body physiologic processes in a reader-friendly, approachable manner. Each chapter is written in a succinct and concise style that includes an overview summary section, numerous illustrations for best comprehension of the subject matter, targeted learning objectives, and end of the chapter study questions to assess understanding. With new illustrations and an instructor website with updated PowerPoint images, the Textbook of Veterinary Physiological Chemistry, Third Edition, proves useful to students and lecturers from diverse educational backgrounds. Sectional exams and case studies, new to this edition, extend the breadth and depth of learning resources.
Full Product Details
Author: Larry Engelking (Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Emeritus, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, Florida, U.S.A.)
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 3.80cm
, Length: 27.60cm
Weight: 2.110kg
ISBN: 9780123919090
ISBN 10: 0123919096
Pages: 786
Publication Date: 15 August 2014
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By: 9780443223068
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
...an outstanding reference for anyone who needs to tie physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, and disease together...an excellent textbook that is filled with facts...a strong addition to the veterinary literature. --JAVMA Strengths of the book include the concise but thorough coverage of material and excellent, instructive figures and tables. --Doody's
Strengths of the book include the concise but thorough coverage of material and excellent, instructive figures and tables. --Doody's, Textbook of Veterinary Physiological Chemistry
Author Information
Larry Engelking holds a B.S. and an M.S. degree in biology from Idaho State University, and a Ph.D. degree in physiology from Kansas State University. He has held post-doctoral research positions at the University of Florida Veterinary School and the University of Alabama Medical School, teaching positions at Harvard University, and professorial positions at Tufts University. With over 35 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Engelking has become an expert in the fields of biochemistry and physiology. He currently teaches Physiological Chemistry and Physiology at Tufts University, holding a primary appointment in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, and a secondary appointment in the Department of Physiology at the Medical School.
