The Human Body in Health and Illness

by Barbara L. Herlihy

Through a visually appealing design, "The Human Body in Health and Illness, 3rd Edition" describes complex concepts in a more simplified way and applies them to patient care. Aimed at students whose background in science is limited, the text assumes the reader has no previous knowledge in biology, chemistry, or physics and makes the information easy to read and understand. The text includes unique cartoons that use humor to make learning the content more enjoyable. The book also employs a body-systems approach to discuss the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology, building up from simple to complex topics.

Genres: Textbooks

560 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1999

About the author

See also: Barbara Herlihy, associate professor of counselling education.

Professor Barbara Herlihy, PhD, RN, of the University of the Incarnate Word, Sch. of Nursing, in San Antonio, Texas, USA

Author of works on physiology.

Reviews

[Brooke]

This is definitely simplified anatomy/physiology, however it is thorough and useful for health studies. I don't know if the tiny cartoons throughout are necessary, but they are good for laughing at, and I do love to laugh.

[Samira]

basic stuff to start a health science course with.

[siomara acevedo]

Make a& p no easy to understand

Is so good love this book definitely helped with understanding the class. I wish this was the only one made things clear

[Janice]

This is a great book for a comprehensive overview of Anatomy & Physiology of the human body. It's not super in depth but gives a great understanding of systems and functions of the body.

[Marian]

Very accessible text book. Very corny sense of humor--better to leave that out.