Encyclopedia of cancer

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San Diego : Academic Press, c1997.

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3 v. (xxxviii, 2134 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

主题词汇:

Cancer -- Encyclopedias.

Neoplasms -- Encyclopedias.

附加著者:

Bertino, Joseph R.

ISBN:

9780120932306

9780120932313

9780120932320

9780120932337

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This three-volume set is an authoritative reference source for the field of cancer research and all associated fields. It contains 163 articles exploring the causes, potential cures, and preventative measures of cancer. The encyclopedia also covers all the hot topics in cancer research, and should be beneficial to undergraduates, graduates as well as professionals and the general reader interested in cancer research.

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This is a three-volume, multiauthored reference on cancer in an encyclopedia format. Topics are arranged alphabetically. Each chapter starts with an outline of the chapter, followed by glossary of relevant terms, a defining paragraph, the article itself, cross-references to other areas within the encyclopedia, and a limited bibliography of relevant references. Other companion works in this series include the encyclopedias of biology, virology, immunology, microbiology, and reproduction. The editor set his objective as providing investigators and scholars with a comprehensive source of traditional and current information in the field of cancer research. These objectives are worthy, but the challenge will be to keep such a comprehensive work contemporary, because the field is rapidly changing. The authors meet their objectives to a certain extent. The discussions in multiple chapters on biological principles and the scientific basis of cancer are generally well written, comprehensiv e, and up-to-date. The editor states that the encyclopedia will be most useful for students, graduate students, fellows, and clinicians. This audience is appropriate, although I am doubtful that these individuals would be purchasing this work. The encyclopedia would be most useful in medical school and hospital libraries. The editor has selected well-known experts to contribute to each of the chapters, and in general, they have written in a clear, understandable manner. Illustrations and tables are used appropriately to clarify material in the text and highlight important points. The most unique aspect of this book is the encyclopedic format, using an alphabetized list of topics with cross-references to other areas of the encyclopedia. The unique format of this work is user-friendly. In contrast to other comprehensive textbooks of cancer medicine, this book focuses primarily on the epidemiology of specific diseases and the basic science related to cancer. The authors of individu al chapters have been largely successful in demonstrating how the basic sciences relate to various types of cancer. At the end of each chapter, the reader is referred to other sections of the encyclopedia that may be relevant. The references at the end of each chapter are not exhaustive, but limited lists of relevant seminal articles are provided. What is lacking in this book are detailed discussions of the clinical aspects of diseases. As a result, the reader interested in a full understanding of an individual disease will have to refer to other textbooks of cancer medicine for a detailed discussion of treatment options and clinical characteristics of individual diseases. William J. Gradishar, MD(Northwestern University Medical School). Copyright 2001, Doody Publishing

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This new encyclopedia contains 163 signed articles dealing with causes, treatments, and preventive measures for cancer. [RBB Ja 1 & 15 97]

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The second edition contains 220 articles, up from 163 in the first (CH, Jun'97), dealing with various aspects of cancer from epidemiology and treatment to molecular and genetic processes. The intervening years have seen rapid advances in treatment of and research about cancer, the second most common cause of mortality in the US. With increased coverage in etiology, prevention, and treatment this work addresses all aspects of cancer, basic science to clinical application. The authors aim at concise exposition of each topic for readers seeking information outside their expertise, making their book a superior reference for students and educators. Over 60 percent of the articles are new, and the remainder substantially rewritten. Alphabetically arranged, they begin with an outline and glossary and end with helpful cross-references. Amazingly comprehensive, this set is highly recommended for all readers seeking information about cancer. J. M. Coggan formerly, University of Florida

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