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I'm slightly conflicted as to what to say about this book? I'll start with the positives though.
Firstly, it's a great book with a lot of information and it's extremely easy to understand. It doesn't need anyone with any background knowledge to any of the subjects though basic scientific knowledge is preferred or else you will spend some extra time going through everything so you can comprehend it. It was recommended by my university course as the primary source book for the Cell Biology course. I'm slightly conflicted as to what to say about this book? I'll start with the positives though.
Firstly, it's a great book with a lot of information and it's extremely easy to understand. It doesn't need anyone with any background knowledge to any of the subjects though basic scientific knowledge is preferred or else you will spend some extra time going through everything so you can comprehend it. It was recommended by my university course as the primary source book for the Cell Biology course. A+ for the diagrams and illustrations.
Okay, here is where I only give it the 4 starts instead of 5 (a 4.5 would be more fair to be honest, but this is why I don't like giving specific ratings...). There is a lot of missing information that can be essential depending on your course material. It does not cover everything in general. There is always something here or there that can be important and you don't understand the second paragraph because there is no further explanation nor can you look it up in the glossary. You end up having a certain idea but cannot grasp it fully because you weren't able to. My issue with that is, despite that you can look it up on the internet, you did not get the book to use another source to retrieve such information. Because it already has so much in-depth details about non-essentials, so why not use some of the energy on that on other things? Maybe the differences can be in the editions, or maybe it simply comes down to subjective impressions of the authors of the book. I will still recommend the book though. It does something, a lot of other educational books cannot do. ...more
Firstly, it's a great book with a lot of information and it's extremely easy to understand. It doesn't need anyone with any background knowledge to any of the subjects though basic scientific knowledge is preferred or else you will spend some extra time going through everything so you can comprehend it. It was recommended by my university course as the primary source book for the Cell Biology course. I'm slightly conflicted as to what to say about this book? I'll start with the positives though.
Firstly, it's a great book with a lot of information and it's extremely easy to understand. It doesn't need anyone with any background knowledge to any of the subjects though basic scientific knowledge is preferred or else you will spend some extra time going through everything so you can comprehend it. It was recommended by my university course as the primary source book for the Cell Biology course. A+ for the diagrams and illustrations.
Okay, here is where I only give it the 4 starts instead of 5 (a 4.5 would be more fair to be honest, but this is why I don't like giving specific ratings...). There is a lot of missing information that can be essential depending on your course material. It does not cover everything in general. There is always something here or there that can be important and you don't understand the second paragraph because there is no further explanation nor can you look it up in the glossary. You end up having a certain idea but cannot grasp it fully because you weren't able to. My issue with that is, despite that you can look it up on the internet, you did not get the book to use another source to retrieve such information. Because it already has so much in-depth details about non-essentials, so why not use some of the energy on that on other things? Maybe the differences can be in the editions, or maybe it simply comes down to subjective impressions of the authors of the book. I will still recommend the book though. It does something, a lot of other educational books cannot do. ...more
I recommend watching these alongside the book which 1:1 covers the same topics.
Also, recommend staying at about a chapter/day. I took this class a decade ago and failed it, much more fun now even without the chemistry (may or may not be needed?).
I recommend watching these alongside the book which 1:1 covers the same topics.Also, recommend staying at about a chapter/day. I took this class a decade ago and failed it, much more fun now even without the chemistry (may or may not be needed?).
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An extensive read that starts from the basics and goes into some more in depth information. You can get a solid foundation to pass your exam in cell biology. I would reccommend it to anyone who is interested in learning how cells function.
Nov 24, 2010 Mimi Wolf rated it it was amazing
very helpful. I'm a visual learner so the DVD is great. very helpful. I'm a visual learner so the DVD is great. ...more
paradoxically, cell dynamics are more complex than organism dynamics. this is a really good introduction to the not-so-rigid building blocks of life.
Great book but there's a lot more complexity to cell biology that I didn't finding this... Great book but there's a lot more complexity to cell biology that I didn't finding this... ...more
Jul 27, 2020 Pranjal Singh rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Recommends it for: everyone
Recommended to Pranjal by: BIOE 512 Penn State
This in one of those EXCELLENT textbooks which are so well written that someone outside the biology discipline can read and come in very close terms with undergraduate level cell biology. Of course, it is meant to be a textbook for a semester long undergraduate/graduate course. However, if you didn't have the chance to take such a course, this book will help you get all that knowledge without the need of an instructor. The only downside will be the course assignments and project - which help get This in one of those EXCELLENT textbooks which are so well written that someone outside the biology discipline can read and come in very close terms with undergraduate level cell biology. Of course, it is meant to be a textbook for a semester long undergraduate/graduate course. However, if you didn't have the chance to take such a course, this book will help you get all that knowledge without the need of an instructor. The only downside will be the course assignments and project - which help get some hands-on experience with the concepts and techniques.
Since it is so easy to read (although be advised that it is VERY massive book so it will take about a month at ~1 chapter/day), I recommend it to anyone fascinated by the beauty in the details of biological systems.
Full chapter-wise review can be found here.
...more This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Great textbook, very informative and detailed. The only downside for me is that the structural descriptions of the organelles are scattered throughout several chapters each (in most cases). It would be easier to follow the metabolic pathways, which is the way the chapters are organized, if you get an overview of the cell compartments first.
Mar 02, 2020 Lwena rated it really liked it
It really helped me on my cell biology studies. The images and graphics are very clear and simple supporting very well the text facilitating and easing the learning.
I really recommend it if your studding biology.
Chapter 20 beautifully summarizes the biology of cancer, wish I came across this earlier. So well written!
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Sep 05, 2020 Bizhan Hejazi rated it really liked it
The book gives you a general outline of what cellular-molecular biology is. Illustrations are clear and simple. After studying the book you'll find out how a cell works on the whole. For further studies you may take a look at Lodish cellular-molecular Biology. The book gives you a general outline of what cellular-molecular biology is. Illustrations are clear and simple. After studying the book you'll find out how a cell works on the whole. For further studies you may take a look at Lodish cellular-molecular Biology. ...more
Sep 17, 2011 ♥Xeni♥ rated it really liked it
I forgot to mark this book as read last month. Had a 16-question test on the WHOLE book, plus extra details which weren't in the book, and I barely passed... lol.
Still, its a pretty decent book. Thank goodness I only had to review for the test... still, I would have much preferred having less details to know... mainly because who really cares which components make up desmosomes and hemidesmosomes?? Okay okay, that's silly to ask, since it is important, but the test was silly and the book is ENO
I forgot to mark this book as read last month. Had a 16-question test on the WHOLE book, plus extra details which weren't in the book, and I barely passed... lol.Still, its a pretty decent book. Thank goodness I only had to review for the test... still, I would have much preferred having less details to know... mainly because who really cares which components make up desmosomes and hemidesmosomes?? Okay okay, that's silly to ask, since it is important, but the test was silly and the book is ENORMOUS. Like elephant size!
Still, now I suppose I can sell this copy seeing as how I probably wont ever need it again...
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On of the best books for the study of the cell, with emphasis in molecular aspects.
The authors did a great job here, trying to summarise the amazing book "The Molecular Biology of the Cell" of he same authors. Then, this book is a prelude: an introduction, or some kind of preparation for the masterpiece mentioned. On of the best books for the study of the cell, with emphasis in molecular aspects.
The authors did a great job here, trying to summarise the amazing book "The Molecular Biology of the Cell" of he same authors. Then, this book is a prelude: an introduction, or some kind of preparation for the masterpiece mentioned. ...more
The authors did a great job here, trying to summarise the amazing book "The Molecular Biology of the Cell" of he same authors. Then, this book is a prelude: an introduction, or some kind of preparation for the masterpiece mentioned. On of the best books for the study of the cell, with emphasis in molecular aspects.
The authors did a great job here, trying to summarise the amazing book "The Molecular Biology of the Cell" of he same authors. Then, this book is a prelude: an introduction, or some kind of preparation for the masterpiece mentioned. ...more
Very well-written book on the ends and outs of Molecular Biology. Definitely not for a beginner or a book for someone looking to get into this field, although the graphs and pictures are so well annotated that someone who is decently informed in this field of study could understand them. Fascinating material.
'an introduction to the molecular biology of the cell' 'an introduction to the molecular biology of the cell' ...more
Essential Cell Biology: An introducton to the Molecular Biology of the Cell by Bruce Alberts (1997)
Oct 19, 2008 Ahmee rated it really liked it
Good reference book for the basics of cell bio.
This is one of the best college text books I've had to-date. Explains things clearly and has excellent presentation. This is one of the best college text books I've had to-date. Explains things clearly and has excellent presentation. ...more
The choice of my university!!! Great book, makes you visualize cell&molecular aspects.
Sep 16, 2014 Aijan rated it it was amazing
may i have a chance to read this one, please?
My lit for entrance exam for Master's Degree in Medical Sciences. My lit for entrance exam for Master's Degree in Medical Sciences. ...more
This was my Cellular Biology textbook. It has lots of enlightening illustrations and overall it's a very decent book, yet it has a few "loose ends" since it was designed for an introductory level. This was my Cellular Biology textbook. It has lots of enlightening illustrations and overall it's a very decent book, yet it has a few "loose ends" since it was designed for an introductory level. ...more
A really great book and the drawings are just the best.
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Fifth Edition Essential Cell Biology Chapter 4 Notes
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