Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems

"In the fourth edition of this American text, Sherwood provides new features on some interesting research breakthroughs in he last few years. These boxed features supplement the text well along with the colourful diagrams.
As a Medical student I find the text nonconcise, with Sherwood taking ten pages to explain something when two would do.
I find this a little tiresome as I have scant time to wade through the text highlighting what is relevant for my course.
The flow diagrams are useful if you like learning from this style of layout but are sometimes a little confusing and would benefit from more descriptive legends.
I think that this book is not concise enough for medical students and does not go into enough detail for Physiologists.
It is useful however if you are having trouble with particular concepts as Sherwood uses student friendly ways to try and explain physiological processes.
It is certainly worth a look and worth buying as a supplemental resource to a more to thorough text."
~ Written on 2004-03-22

"This book is perfect if you love long drawn out prose explanations.

If you do not, beware of buying it. Its driving me round the bend with its waffely style. Get a decent editor Sherwood!

In its defence is the comprehensive coverage and interesting text boxes explaining concepts in practice.

The book is beautifully printed and bound."
~ Written on 2004-03-03