Synopses & Reviews
This eagerly- awaited fifth edition brings together the full scope of veterinary hematology in one completely revised volume that upholds the classic tradition of its predecessors.
Featuring over 180 chapters and the insights of 225 expert authors from all over the world, Schalm’s is your most complete and in-depth reference on the subject.
You'll find in-depth coverage of every aspect of veterinary hematology, with normal hematology for over 30 species- including marine mammals, reptiles and various birds – so the content is relevant to every kind of veterinary practice.
You'll benefit from all these features:
- You can also see hematologic principles in action with over 100 clinical cases- 25% of them new – fully interpreted by your top colleagues.
- World renowned contributors provide expert insights so you can trust the content.
- A complete section on transfusion medicine brings you fully up-to-date on this important aspect of practice.
- A new section on genetic hematologic disease helps you understand the dynamics of these clinical entities.
- Numerous color photographs improves your visual memory of hematologic features.
When you want the best minds from around the world to help you solve hematologic problems, reach for the fifth edition of Schlam's Veterinary Hematology.
Synopsis
Comprehensive reference for veterinary clinical hematologists, internists, and students. Includes in-depth coverage of all aspects of the field, with normal hematology for over 30 species. Features more than 100 clinical cases, world renowned contributors, and a new section on genetic hematologic disease.
Synopsis
JOHN HOOVER, PhD, is an organizational behavior specialist, author, consultant, popular speaker, and seminar leader. A former executive in the Disneyland Entertainment Division, he has consulted with such clients as Boeing, Delta Air Lines, Hilton Hotels, IBM, Motorola, and Xerox. He is also the author (with Roger DiSilvestro) of The Art of Constructive Confrontation: How to Achieve More Accountability with Less Conflict, from Wiley.
About the Author
Bernard V. Fedlman, O. W. Schalm, Joseph G. Zinkl, DVM, Nemi C. Jain, Bvsc.
Table of Contents
Section I: Essential Hematologic Concepts.
Section II: Hemopoiesis.
Section III: The Erythrocytes.
Section IV: Leukocytes - Lymphocytes.
Section V: Leukocytes - Nonlymphoid Leukocytes.
Section VI: Hemostasis: Platelets - Platelet Structure and Function.
Section VII: Hemostasis: Platelets - Clinical Platelet Disorders.
Section VIII: Hemostasis.
Section IX: Hematologic/Hemopoietic Neoplasia-Lymphoid Neoplasia.
Section X: Hematologic/Hemopoietic Neoplasia-Nonlymphoid Hemopoietic Neoplasia.
Section XI: Immunohematology.
Section XII: Plasma Proteins.
Section XIII: Genetic Hematologic Disease.
Section XIV: Specific Species-Appropriate Hematology.
Section XV: Case Studies.
Index.