Lewin's CELLS

DETAILS : 

• Editors : George Plopper , David Sharp , Eric Sikorski
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jones and Bartlett Learning
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2014
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1080 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9380853882
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9789380853888
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎2900 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Lewin’s CELLS is a world-renowned textbook that provides a comprehensive and cutting-edge introduction to cell biology. Now in its fourth edition (authored by George Plopper, David Sharp, and Eric Sikorski), it continues the legacy of Benjamin Lewin by focusing on the molecular logic of the cell.

The book is structured to guide students through the complexities of cell structure, function, and regulation. It is famous for its "concept-based" approach, where instead of just listing facts, it explains the experimental evidence and the "why" behind cellular processes. It covers everything from basic metabolism and membrane transport to complex signaling pathways, the cell cycle, and the molecular basis of cancer.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

George Plopper: A Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, known for his ability to translate complex molecular biology into digestible educational content.

David Sharp: A researcher specializing in the cytoskeleton and cell division, bringing high-level expertise in how cells move and replicate.

Eric Sikorski: A scholar with a focus on molecular genetics and cell signaling, ensuring the book stays updated with the latest genomic and proteomic breakthroughs.