Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology 2001

Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology 2001 Editor: Randy Schekman Bibliographic Data: Annual Reviews, 2001. ISBN: 0-8243-3117-6, Series Title: Annual Reviews, v. 17, 858 pp, hard cover, $203.50. Reviewer's Expert Opinion: Description: This volume of the Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology contains 23 reviews of current, important topics in the broad area of cell and developmental biology in animal and plant systems. Purpose: The Annual Reviews publish comprehensive, up-to-date reviews of many topics of interest to the broad biological community. The reviews are anticipated and welcomed by the biological community. This volume maintains the high standards expected of this series. Audience: These reviews are suitable sources of information for any scientist from advanced undergraduates to senior research scientists. The writing and editing is such that a novice or expert in the field would find a review comprehensive and informative. Each of the reviews is written by one to four authors. They are the acknowledged experts in their respective fields. Features: The reviews in this volume cover a broad range of topics. Each review is thoroughly referenced with the most relevant and current references. Many of the reviews cover aspects of cell or developmental biology that represent the merging of more traditional, separate disciplines and all address topics of considerable current interest. Many of the chapters have color plates that are reproduced very well on high quality paper. Assessment: This is another excellent collection of reviews in this series. It is one of the best among many volumes of reviews published annually. No university library should be without it. Many individuals find it worthwhile to own a personal copy.