Book description
Thurlbeck's cornerstone textbook and reference on pulmonary pathology
returns in a brand new edition! Updated with the latest advances in the
field, you will:*Save time with all-inclusive coverage of neoplastic,
non-neoplastic, infectious, occupational/environmental, and
developmental pathologies in one book*Learn how molecular biology
provides a greater understanding of lung development*Gain new insights
into the diagnosis of neoplastic and non-neoplastic lung disease*Find
pertinent information on clinical features, epidemiology, and
pathogenetic mechanisms of lung disease*And much more! Comprehensive in
its scope and authoritative in its scholarship, Thurlbeck's Pathology of
the Lung is a virtual one-volume encyclopedia written by a ''who's who''
list of specialists. It is the one text that no pathologist,
pulmonologist, or resident in either specialty can afford to be without.
"This edition updates the second...Within chapters, topics and
their corresponding sections and subsections are readily identified by
means of an eye-catching combination of bulleting and boldface,
underlined, and italicized text. The content is well written, concise,
and easy to read; well organized tables summarize important
concepts...well illustrated. This book has broad applicability and will
be a valuable guide for subspecialists in chest medicine, as well as for
pathologists, internists, and surgeons."--New England Journal of
Medicine_x000D_ _x000D_ "It is...an admirable feat that the editors
of the recently released 3rd edition...were able to create a text that
weighs in a few pages less than the preceding edition, yet is every bit
as comprehensive. The editors of the latest edition have improved upon
an already excellent text by streamlining it, condensing several related
chapters into one where appropriate. ...Richly illustrated, detailed
discussions of diseases... The thoroughness with which the chapter on
occupational lung disease covers such a diverse group of diseases...is
indeed remarkable. The benefit of a multiauthored text such as this is
that each chapter is authored by an individual or individuals with truly
specialized expertise. ...The photomicrographs are beautiful examples of
the diseases they depict. Where
Thurlbeck's
excels is in its rigorous exploration of all facets of pulmonary and
pleural pathology by recognized authorities in the field. The topics are
presented in a way that is remarkably as inviting for those just
embarking on the study of pulmonary pathology as it is engaging for the
more seasoned reader. Serious students of pulmonary pathology or those
whose goal is to become one would do well to invest in this
comprehensive resource on pulmonary pathology."--American Journal
of Surgical Pathology_x000D_ _x000D_ "With the large number of
excellent textbooks that currently address pulmonary pathology, one
could question whether another text in this field is necessary. In the
case of Thurlbeck's Pathology of the Lung
, the answer is clearly and enthusiastically yes
. This is the third edition of this now classic text, and, in my
opinion, the best. The back cover refers to the text as the
"bible" of pulmonary pathology...if by "bible" one
means a source of truth that can be turned to repeatedly for new
insights, then this metaphor is wholly appropriate. The list of
contributing authors is a veritable "Who's Who" of pulmonary
pathology. Each contributor is an internationally recognized expert in
his or her field. The result is that each chapter is filled with a
wealth of evidence-based information, and written in the voice and from
the perspective of an established expert. The chapters on basic lung
structure ought to be required reading for training in pulmonary
pathology; I highly recommend it, for its content and clarity, to both
practicing pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons. If I had only one text
to recommend to others, or to pore over for my own delight,
Thurlbeck's Pathology of the Lung
would be the one."--Respiratory Care_x000D_ _x000D_ "One of
the most in-depth books available in the field...geared most toward
pulmonary pathologists...This new edition provides updated information
to reflect the increasing knowledge and new classification systems
in...pulmonary pathology." --Doody's Book Reviews Professor of
Pathology, University of British Columbia; Pathologist, Vancouver
Hospital & Health Sciences Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada Professor
of Pathology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
