By

Lauralee Sherwood, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, West Virginia University.

Book Description

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, 7th edition focuses on the mechanisms of body function from cells to systems and is organized around the central theme of homeostasis–how the body meets changing demands while maintaining the internal constancy necessary for all cells and organs to function. As an author, Lauralee Sherwood is known for the most up-to-date and accurate coverage as well as strong pedagogy making the text the most effective learning tool. Plus, the program offers a complete complement of media tools for learning and teaching. Additionally, this new edition has an entirely revised art program offering realistic and three-dimensional art as well as new flow diagrams. The new art program helps students visualize difficult concepts and processes for better understanding and mastery of concepts.

About the Author

For the past 40 years, Professor Sherwood has taught an average of over 400 students each year inphysiology courses for pharmacy, medical technology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, medical, dental, dental hygiene, nutrition, exercise physiology, and athletic training majors. She has authored three physiology textbooks: Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems, Fundamentals of Physiology: A Human Perspective, and Animal Physiology: From Genes to Organisms, all published by Cengage Brooks/Cole. Dr. Sherwood has received numerous teaching awards, including an Amoco Foundation Outstanding Teacher Award, a Golden Key National Honor Society Outstanding Faculty Award, two listings in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, and the Dean’s Award of Excellence in Education.

Customer Reviews

Exactly what was expected, February 8, 2009

This book is exactly what was expected. It’s not too different from the last two editions, but there are some major differences between them in chapters 3-4. This book has a really nice matte finish on the cover.