| View Larger Image | Vertebrates Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution | Hardcoverby Kenneth Kardong (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math | | Edition: | 5th Edition | | Page Count: | 800 Pages | | Publication Date: | August 27, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 255,710th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
This one-semester text is designed for an upper-level majors course. Vertebrates features a unique emphasis on function and evolution of vertebrates, complete anatomical detail, and excellent pedagogy. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a context. Morphology is foremost, but the author has developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 13 reviews)
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Better to buy this used. by Just another college student  3 Stars
November 28, 2009
This review is for the 5th edition of the text. Pages are flimsy and cheaply made. Not very many color pics/diagrams--most of them are in black and white, and seems to be lacking pictures for confusing concepts. I compared 4th and 5th editions, and there is virtually no difference, except pictures have been moved around within chapters (I felt ripped off for buying the newest edition >:( ). I would recommend buying one edition older, if you need this book for a class.
Boring text that goes into way too much detail. Maybe this is good for people who want to dedicate their lives to studying vertebrates, but not for college students who will only be introduced and exposed to this material for one semester.
Most of the focus of this book is on the evolutionary differences between different types of vertebrates within different anatomical systems.
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Great buy by Angela Liu (Riverside, CA USA)  5 Stars
October 27, 2009
The book was in awesome condition, no writing, creases, nothing. =) It was a good price too.
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Really fast shipping by Sierra Clayborn 5 Stars
October 16, 2009
The book was in perfect condition, plastic wrapped and everything. It came to me very quickly. Very Happy with my purchase.
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Fantastic Revision by Nerissa Santiago (Delray Bch, FL USA)  4 Stars
September 27, 2009
Great Revision of the last edition. Kardong really breaks down many of the principles in great detail and has fantastic explainations with the aid of illustrations.
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Great Buy by Elizabeth S. Stivers 5 Stars
January 19, 2009
This book was a great buy considering how much cheaper this version was compared to the newest version. The only differences between the versions are minor at the most and this book should be considered as an alternative to the newest version if you want to save some money.
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