Principles of Cancer Biology

by Lewis J. Kleinsmith

Principles of Cancer Biology, is an engaging book focused on providing students with a “big picture” view of cancer. Author Lewis Kleinsmith has written an instructional text focusing on key concepts for both students and a general audience. For those instructors who wish to delve into particular aspects of cancer biology in greater depth, each chapter contains a list of suggested readings that expand the detail as needed. The text also emphasises the scientific evidence that underlies cancer biology, and teaches students to think critically about this evidence- as there are constantly new “breakthroughs” and reports in this field. For students who need the review, there are brief reviews of several topics related to DNA replication and repair, cell division, cell signaling, and inheritance patterns in chapters where these subjects are relevant. By including these reviews, the text is both accessible and engaging to a broad audience of readers who are studying cancer biology for the first time, as well as an interested general audience.

336 pages, Paperback

First published November 2, 2005

Reviews

[Bird Up · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was given this book in my upper level bio class on cancer. Covers many aspects of the disease both generally and with specific details. Very readable, understandable. Even goes into the history of cancer research. Highly recommend as a starting point for someone who wants to know more about cancer

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for class. Really well done - great organization and visuals.

[Paul Quick · Rating 5 out of 5]

exceptionally well researched. explains many details I wanted to know more about that occurred during a recent treatment cycle of lymphoma.

[Joanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this alongside my cancer genetics module at uni. wasn't really detailed enough for me and spent too much time describing general causes.