Human Diseases and Conditions: 4 Volume Set (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780684325200)

Designed primarily for use by high school students and young adults in the general population seeking authoritative health information, Human Diseases and Conditions, 3rd ed. is the revised and updated edition of Charles Scribnerâ s Sonsâ well received Human Diseases and Conditions (2009).
Offering in-depth coverage of all areas of health and disease, Human Diseases and Conditions, 3rd ed. offers current and accurate information on approximately 450 diseases and conditions. This edition includes nearly 75 new and 360 completely reviewed and revised articles. The topics covered include infectious diseases, many cancers, chronic and acute physical and psychological conditions, newly emerging and reemerging diseases, public health issues, and issues of interest to the young adult audience (eating disorders, sports injuries, growth, and puberty). Behavioral health is covered as thoroughly as physical health. In addition, the comprehensiveness of 425 photos, informative illustrations, and charts thoroughly enhances the already-rich textual information. A glossary of key terms, bibliography, list of organizations, and a comprehensive two-level subject index is also included.

Author: Miranda Herbert Ferrara
ISBN-10: 0684325209
ISBN-13: 9780684325200
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Language: English
Published: 11/10/2016
Pages: 2075
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 17.45lbs
Size: 11.50h x 8.70w x 5.50d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/01/2017 pg. 28
Library Journal 05/01/2017 pg. 91