Skip to content

Essential Cell Biology (4th Edition)
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Essential Cell Biology (4th Edition) Hardcover - 2013

by Bruce Alberts; Dennis Bray; Karen Hopkin


Summary

864pp. Essential Cell Biology provides a readily accessible introduction to the central concepts of cell biology, and its lively, clear writing and exceptional illustrations make it the ideal textbook for a first course in both cell and molecular biology. The text and figures are easy-to-follow, accurate, clear, and engaging for the introductory student. Molecular detail has been kept to a minimum in order to provide the reader with a cohesive conceptual framework for the basic science that underlies our current understanding of all of biology, including the biomedical sciences.The Fourth Edition has been thoroughly revised, and covers the latest developments in this fast-moving field, yet retains the academic level and length of the previous edition. The book is accompanied by a rich package of online student and instructor resources, including over 130 narrated movies, an expanded and updated Question Bank.Essential Cell Biology, Fourth Edition is additionally supported by the Garland Science Learning System. This homework platform is designed to evaluate and improve student performance and allows instructors to select assignments on specific topics and review the performance of the entire class, as well as individual students, via the instructor dashboard. Students receive immediate feedback on their mastery of the topics, and will be better prepared for lectures and classroom discussions. The user-friendly system provides a convenient way to engage students while assessing progress. Performance data can be used to tailor classroom discussion, activities, and lectures to address students’ needs precisely and efficiently.

From the publisher

This text provides a readily accessible introduction to the central concepts of cell biology. And its lively, clear writing and exceptional illustrations make it the ideal text for a first course in both cell and molecular biology. Molecular detail has been kept to a minimum. This decision delivers a cohesive conceptual framework for the basic science that underlies our current understanding of all of biology--including the biomedical sciences.

Details

  • Title Essential Cell Biology (4th Edition)
  • Author Bruce Alberts; Dennis Bray; Karen Hopkin
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 4th Edition
  • Pages 864
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Garland Science, 2013
  • Date 2013
  • ISBN 9780815344544

About the author

Bruce Alberts received his PhD from Harvard University and is Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco. He is the editor-in-chief of Science magazine. For 12 years he served as President of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (1993-2005).

Dennis Bray received his PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is currently an active emeritus professor at University of Cambridge. In 2006 he was awarded the Microsoft European Science Award.

Karen Hopkin received her PhD in biochemistry from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is a science writer in Somerville, Massachusetts. She is a regular columnist for The Scientist and a contributor to Scientific American's daily podcast, "60-Second Science."

Alexander Johnson received his PhD from Harvard University and is Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and Director of the Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Developmental Biology Graduate Program at the University of California, San Francisco.

Julian Lewis received his DPhil from the University of Oxford and is an Emeritus Scientist at the London Research Institute of Cancer Research UK.

Martin Raff received his MD from McGill University and is at the Medical Research Council Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology and Cell Biology Unit at University College London.

Keith Roberts received his PhD from the University of Cambridge and was Deputy Director of the John Innes Centre, Norwich. He is currently Emeritus Professor at the University of East Anglia.

Peter Walter received his PhD from The Rockefeller University in New York and is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco, and an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

by Add Alberts, Bruce

  • Used
Condition
UsedAcceptable
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780815344544 / 0815344546
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$2.89
$3.99 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedAcceptable. The item is fairly worn but still readable. The book may have some cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, sunburn, stains, water damage, bent, torn, damaged binding, dent). - The dust jacket if present, may be marked, and have considerable heavy wear. – The book might be ex-library copy, and may have the markings and stickers associated from the library - The book may have considerable highlights/notes/underlined pages but the text is legible - Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included - Safe and Secure Mailer - No Hassle Return
Item Price
$2.89
$3.99 shipping to USA
Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

by Alberts, Bruce, Bray, Dennis, Hopkin, Karen, Johnson, Alexan

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Edition
4
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780815344544 / 0815344546
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 3 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$4.94
$3.99 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Garland Science, 2013-10-15. 4. Hardcover. Used - Acceptable. Book shows wear. Some stains and water damage. Cracked binding. Still readable copy.
Item Price
$4.94
$3.99 shipping to USA
Essential Cell Biology

Essential Cell Biology

by Alberts, Bruce; Bray, Dennis; Hopkin, Karen

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780815344544 / 0815344546
Quantity Available
8
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
W. W. Norton & Company, 2013. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA
Essential Cell Biology

Essential Cell Biology

by Alberts, Bruce; Bray, Dennis; Hopkin, Karen

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780815344544 / 0815344546
Quantity Available
16
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
W. W. Norton & Company, 2013. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA
Essential Cell Biology

Essential Cell Biology

by Alberts, Bruce; Bray, Dennis; Hopkin, Karen

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780815344544 / 0815344546
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
W. W. Norton & Company, 2013. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA
Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

by Karen Hopkin; Alexander Johnson; Bruce Alberts; Dennis Bray; Julian Lewis

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780815344544 / 0815344546
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Garland Science, 2013. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA
Essential Cell Biology

Essential Cell Biology

by Alberts, Bruce; Bray, Dennis; Hopkin, Karen

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780815344544 / 0815344546
Quantity Available
8
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
W. W. Norton & Company, 2013. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA
Essential Cell Biology

Essential Cell Biology

by Alberts, Bruce; Bray, Dennis; Hopkin, Karen

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780815344544 / 0815344546
Quantity Available
3
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
W. W. Norton & Company, 2013. Hardcover. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA
Essential Cell Biology

Essential Cell Biology

by Alberts, Bruce; Bray, Dennis; Hopkin, Karen

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780815344544 / 0815344546
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
W. W. Norton & Company, 2013. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$7.33
FREE shipping to USA
Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

by Alberts, Bruce

  • Used
Condition
UsedGood
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780815344544 / 0815344546
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Imperial, Missouri, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.42
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
Item Price
$7.42
FREE shipping to USA