by Bastien D. Gomperts, Ijsbrand M. Kramer and Peter E. R. Tatham Academic Press (2002) 424 pages. ISBN 0-12-289631-9$79.95
The field of signal transduction is moving at such a rapid pace that it has become customary for journal reviews to contain updates added in proof. This,coupled with the large number of pathways involved and their apparent complexity, has ensured that this textbook does not enter a crowded marketplace. To date we have The Biochemistry of Cell Signalling by Ernst J. M. Helmreich (recently reviewed in J. Cell Sci.;Helmreich, 2001), which covers similar ground, while multi-authored review compendiums constitute the bulk of the available reference material in this research area. The challenge then is to provide a textbook that is up to date, clearly written, well illustrated and strikes an authoritative balance between the presentation of facts and an overview of fundamental concepts and principles. Signal Transductioncontains...
