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Anyone care to elaborate on the differences, if any?
Robbins 7 versus Robbins 6
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Heellloooooo?
No one has an opinion on this book? Geez, if you can't get an answer about a pathology book from pathology residents, i dunno.....Maybe I should post this question in the FP forum instead!
No one has an opinion on this book? Geez, if you can't get an answer about a pathology book from pathology residents, i dunno.....Maybe I should post this question in the FP forum instead!
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I've only seen it briefly. The changes I note are that the pictures are nicer and the authors have somewhat changed. None of the main authors are affiliated with Brigham anymore.
From what I have seen, it is, aesthetically, an improvement on the previous edition. In terms of the text, however, I can't claim any expertise. If I do get a good look at it I will let you know.
From what I have seen, it is, aesthetically, an improvement on the previous edition. In terms of the text, however, I can't claim any expertise. If I do get a good look at it I will let you know.
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I just picked it up yesterday.
It is very similar except this one seems to focus more closely on the immunology and genetics of disease. I don't care for the "color coding" or paper texture compared to the other one, but whatever....
Of course, this is the book to use as it is 4-5 years less outdated than the 6th edition.
It is very similar except this one seems to focus more closely on the immunology and genetics of disease. I don't care for the "color coding" or paper texture compared to the other one, but whatever....
Of course, this is the book to use as it is 4-5 years less outdated than the 6th edition.
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I picked up the new Robbins recently but haven't had a chance to read much of it. It is definately larger than the 6th edition! Some of the chapters have new authors which may be good or bad; won't know until I read it. Overall, it looks like a worthy investment. With the increased information on molecular and genetic mechanisms, it will definately be something I use for path boards, particularly for non-neoplastic pathology. In fact, one of my attendings, a renal pathologist, said the chapter in the 6th edition on kidney was the best chapter for non-neoplastic kidney disease that he's come across in a general path textbook. I think the 7th ed may have a new author for this chapter, though.
