The Human Body in Health and Illness

by Barbara L. Herlihy

Learn the A&P you’ll really use in practice! The Human Body in Health and Illness, 6th Edition uses hundreds of illustrations, colorful cartoons, and an easy-to-read approach to simplify Anatomy & Physiology concepts. Organized by body system, this resource shows how each organ is designed to work by including clear, step-by-step explanations, clinical examples, and online animations. It also demonstrates what happens to the body when a system does not function properly. Written by well-known author and educator Barbara Herlihy, this resource makes it easier and more fun to learn A&P concepts ― and gives you the basic background you need to begin a healthcare career.

Genres: Textbooks

576 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1999

About the author

See also: Barbara Herlihy, associate professor of counselling education.

Professor Barbara Herlihy, PhD, RN, of the University of the Incarnate Word, Sch. of Nursing, in San Antonio, Texas, USA

Author of works on physiology.

Reviews

[Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is definitely simplified anatomy/physiology, however it is thorough and useful for health studies. I don't know if the tiny cartoons throughout are necessary, but they are good for laughing at, and I do love to laugh.

[Samira · Rating 4 out of 5]

basic stuff to start a health science course with.

[siomara acevedo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make a& p no easy to understand

Is so good love this book definitely helped with understanding the class. I wish this was the only one made things clear

[Janice · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book for a comprehensive overview of Anatomy & Physiology of the human body. It's not super in depth but gives a great understanding of systems and functions of the body.

[Marian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very accessible text book. Very corny sense of humor--better to leave that out.