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The Concise Human Body Book

An illustrated guide to its structure, function and disorders
By DK
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The Concise Human Body Book by DK is an engaging and informative guide that explores the intricacies of the human body. This book provides detailed explanations of the body's structures and functions, enhanced by vivid illustrations and diagrams, making complex biological concepts accessible to readers. It's a valuable resource for understanding the marvels of human anatomy and physiology.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricacies of the human body and appreciate detailed anatomical illustrations. This comprehensive guide, perfect for both casual readers and aspiring health enthusiasts, offers clear and engaging insights into how our bodies function. Its straightforward explanations make complex biological concepts accessible, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in health and wellness.

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Discover all there is to know about human anatomy in DK's latest concise visual guide to the human body. Fully updated to reflect the latest medical information, The Concise Human Body Book is illustrated throughout with colourful and comprehensive diagrams, photographs, scans, and 3D artworks, which take you right into the cells and fibres that are responsible for keeping your body ticking.

The Concise Human Body Book provides full coverage of the body, function by function, system by system. In the opening chapter, colourful medical scans, illustrations, and easy-to-understand diagrams show you how the different parts of the body work together to produce a living whole. Eleven main body systems - including the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system - are then covered in intricate detail in the following chapters, with each section ending on common diseases and disorders that can affect that system.

From bones and muscles to systems and processes, this in-depth, pocket-sized guide to the body's physical structure, chemical workings, and potential problems is the must-have reference manual for trainee medical professionals, students, or anyone interested in finding out more about how the human body works.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241395523

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 320

About the Author

STEVE PARKER graduated with a BSc (Honours, First Class) in Zoology and is a Senior Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London. He has written more than 200 books and edited or contributed to over 100 more, including DK titles such as The Human Body Atlas, Eyewitness Medicine, and the bestselling Kill or Cure. Steve's other publishers include the BBC, Boots, the Smithsonian Institution, and WWF. He has been shortlisted for the Rhone-Poulenc Science Book of the Year and Times Educational Supplement Information Book of the Year.

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