mjr:
Very pleased. Minority interest I suppose, so very good value!
United Kingdom on Dec 31, 2022
Milad Abbasi:
I never liked biology, but this book got me into it beautifully. It's a simple read and explanations are crystal clear.
Definitely was worth the purchase.
United States on Sep 03, 2022
Magali l.:
Compré el de segunda mano, estado “Muy bueno” y está increíblemente bien cuidado. Tiene un pequeño rayón de lápiz en el lomo y las pestañas de la pasta dura con un mini doblez. Parece nuevo por completo. Estoy muy feliz con la compra.
Mexico on Apr 12, 2021
Jessica BullockJessica Bullock:
I was pretty disappointed as all the other books I've ordered in "good condition" have had minor wear and tear such as scratches on the cover and folded page corners. With the constant highlighting and writing on pages this should've been more like "acceptable"...if even that. Otherwise, seems to be a great book so far. Very informative, and great pictures to help explain. I especially like that it has actual electron micrograph photos in addition to the colored drawings/diagrams so you can see what they look like realistically.
United States on Apr 03, 2018
Amazon Customer:
Super new book! Love it!
Canada on Dec 01, 2016
LK343:
The class I am taking supposedly requires the fourth edition of this book (according to our school bookstore website, that is). However, my professor told the class that the third and fourth editions are pretty much the same aside from some things like page and section numbering, and that we would be able to use either one for the class. If you are looking to save some money and still have basically the same book, then I would highly recommend this one. As far as how the book reads, it seems pretty good for a textbook. It isn't exactly fun to read, but it's relatively easy to follow and there are a lot of good pictures and diagrams. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase, and would definitely recommend this book.
United States on Jan 15, 2015
Wissenssüchtling:
Da die Vorlesungen bei uns in Würzburg auf dieses Buch aufbauen, lohnt es sich besonders es sich zuzulegen. Darin werden alle Vorlesungsinhalte noch einmal kurz und ausreichend erläutert und zudem ist es leicht verständlich. Für mich hat sich der Kauf auf jeden Fall gelohnt.
Germany on Oct 02, 2013
Mo:
I bought this book a year ago for my eukaryotic cell structure and function class and I have got to say, this is one of the best textbooks I have ever encountered. The descriptions are clear and concise and the book as a whole is INTERESTING! Which is saying something. I actually enjoyed reading this book.
The following semester I took Biochemistry and found myself referring back to this book before exams instead of my actual biochem book. The pictures are extremely helpful in helping you understand and remember what is really going on and the book itself is pleasant to look at.
I'm taking the MCAT this spring and I'm definitely going to be using this book as a study aid as it has proved itself to be a wonderful resource not only for microbiology but also biochemistry and genetics.
United States on Jan 06, 2011
Amazon Customer:
I was desperately looking for a textbook to cover the Biochemistry and Cell Biology for the GRE Subject Test i am preparing for.
Everyone was praising Alberts' Cell Biology but i found the information a bit advanced.
Cell Biology is a FANTASTIC textbook but it requires prior background on Cell Biology to fully appreciate it and i had none.
Then i found Essential Cell Biology. By the same author, it partners with others in bringing Cell Biology to a wider audience. Reading it is a breeze, it makes you wonder why Cell Biology is considered such a hard topic!
Explanations are straight forward and the movies that come with the DVD are a life saver.
You can easily read and assimilate 10 pages an hour and you don't even know when the time passes.
The only chapters that require more time are "How cells obtain energy from food" and "Electron transport in mitochondria". But this is because of the chemical reactions implied by processes such as citric acid and glycolysis.
Don't get fooled! Essential Cell Biology covers ALL chapters that his big brother Cell Biology includes. It only does it in a simpler and wiser manner.
If you...
United States on May 18, 2010
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| Total Reviews | 4 reviews | 15 reviews | 26 reviews |
| ISBN-10 | 081534130X | 9780231161176 | 1637742312 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0815341307 | 978-0231161176 | 978-1637742310 |
| Paperback | 860 pages | 352 pages | 368 pages |
| Cell Biology (Books) | Cell Biology | Cell Biology | Cell Biology |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Best Sellers Rank | #446 in Cell Biology | #5 in Molecular Biology #8 in Cell Biology #29 in Genetics | #207 in Cell Biology #276 in Molecular Biology #1,048 in Anatomy |
| Publisher | Kyobo Book Co.; 3rd edition | Columbia University Press; Reprint edition | BenBella Books |
| Dimensions | 8.43 x 1.18 x 10.75 inches | 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches | 6 x 0.97 x 9 inches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 336 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,601 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 144 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); |
| Item Weight | 3.75 pounds | 1 pounds | 15.2 ounces |
Japan on Jan 01, 2023