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The Art & Science of Cytopathology2 Volume Set | 1996
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| ISBN: | 978-0-89189-322-6, 1208 pages, Hard Cover: ISBN-10: 0-89189-322-9 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Author: | DeMay, Richard M., MD (Univ of Chicago) |
| Specialities: | Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Surgical Pathology |
| Publisher: | American Society for Clinical Pathology Press |
| List Price: | $495.00 |
Score:100At A Glance
Cytopathology is above all a visual science. Never has that
been more beautifully demonstrated than in the visually
stunning The Art & Science of Cytopathology. Richard M.
DeMay, MD has created the most unique cytopathology
reference ever conceived, combining detailed discussions
with more than 1,600 extraordinary color images, to help
readers understand cellular relationships and master
cytomorphology.
The Art & Science of Cytopathology functions as both
textbook and atlas. The quality of presentation, and Dr
DeMay's easy, natural language have made it the most
popular cytopathology reference ever published. Its
innovative formatting features summary lists and
diagnostic tables to accent discussions and help the reader
easily find and remember key points. Specific diagnostic
criteria are illustrated by full-color cropped images
embedded throughout the text. The synoptic atlases at the
end of each chapter provide large, high-magnification, fullcolor
images for a more complete view of the complexities
and subtleties of interpretation. The text teaches
fundamental principles and applies them to specific
diagnostic processes.
No other book has ever transformed the possibilities of
cytopathology reference works as The Art & Science of
Cytopathology. Whether as textbook, atlas, or example of
the bookmakers' art, these two volumes will become the
most important, and admired additions to any
cytopathology library.This book is divided into one volume
on exfoliative cytology and one volume on aspiration
cytology.
Reviewer
Robert Lee, MD, PhD (Loyola University
Medical Center)
Description
This two-volume set of cytopathology consists of more
than 1200 pages of a detailed, narrative presentation,
extensively referenced with outstanding illustrations and a
colorful, elegant printed format. One volume considers
exfoliative cytology (gynecologic papanicolaou and various
fluid specimens), and the second considers aspiration
cytology (fine needle aspiration).
Purpose
The author seeks to present the art as well as the science
of cytopathology in an informative, attractive, and useful
form. The text speaks as a strong central reference to the
mature and diverse field of cytopathology.
Audience
These volumes should be useful for cytotechnologists,
students in that field, residents in pathology, pathologists,
and cytopathologists. The author is an established,
credible authority in the field. These volumes indicate
completion of a prodigious task on the part of the author.
Features
The book is highlighted with small, clear, colorful fields of
photomicrographs between the two columns of print on
each page identified for ready reference, as are the
bibliographic references that include numerous references
from recent years and a good representation of earlier
references. Each chapter is accompanied by an atlas-like
segment comprised of superbly reproduced
photomicrographs of the finest quality. The text is
readable and informative.
Assessment
This two-volume set is a publication of the highest quality.
Its format, narrative style, exquisite color
photomicrographs within the text, and the atlas-like pages
at chapter end and reference citations encourage use of
this text with memorable, positive results. It will be a
valued reference for laboratory, library, and all in the field
of cytopathology.
| Range | Question | Score |
| 1-10 | Are the author's objectives met? | 10 |
| 1-10 | Rate the worthiness of those objectives. | 10 |
| 1-5 | Is this written at an appropriate level? | 5 |
| 1-5 | Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) | 5 |
| 1-5 | Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) | 5 |
| 1-5 | Rate the authority of the authors. | 5 |
| 1-5 | Are there sufficient illustrations? | 5 |
| 1-5 | Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. | 5 |
| 1-5 | Rate the print quality of the illustrations. | 5 |
| 1-5 | Are there sufficient references? | 5 |
| 1-5 | Rate the currency of the references. | 5 |
| 1-5 | Rate the pertinence of the references. | 5 |
| 1-5 | Rate the helpfulness of the index. | 5 |
| 1-5 | If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book | 5 |
| 1-10 | Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? | 10 |
| 1-10 | If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? | N/A |
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