Does the edition of a textbook really matter?

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I have the 8th edition of an A & P textbook that I got from a friend. The required textbook for the A & P class I'll be taking at the end of the month is the 9th edition. It's the same author and everything, just two different editions. Does it really matter? Is there that much of a difference between the two? I'm looking to save money any way I can. Thanks in advance. :)

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I would consult the teacher via email. But as to my experiences it usually has little or no impact on your chances of succeeding in the class. In fact my Anatomy teacher had not updated the powerpoint slides to accomodate the new book. I highly doubt you will have any trouble with that edition. Good luck :)

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I would consult the teacher via email. But as to my experiences it usually has little or no impact on your chances of succeeding in the class. In fact my Anatomy teacher had not updated the powerpoint slides to accomodate the new book. I highly doubt you will have any trouble with that edition. Good luck :)

Thanks! I didn't really think it mattered all that much but I was curious. I intended on e-mailing the professor but of course my A & P professor is the only one who doesn't have his e-mail up on the website, lol.

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If it's only off by one edition you should be just fine. And probably saving a bundle.

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It doesn't usually matter much but the two times I bought the earlier edition there had been significant changes made. Annoyed me no end!

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The material is probably the same, however the layout/format may be different (different pictures, new margins) that may affect what page number things are on. This could become a problem if the prof refers to page numbers, but this probably won't happen. As mentioned before check w. the proff if you can end up finding his email.

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The material is probably the same, however the layout/format may be different (different pictures, new margins) that may affect what page number things are on. This could become a problem if the prof refers to page numbers, but this probably won't happen. As mentioned before check w. the proff if you can end up finding his email.

Both of mine had entire sections added.

GAH!

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Our A&P I professor was fine with students using previous edition textbook. As she said, nothing had changed in human anatomy since last year...

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My first A&P class, the professor told us not to strain ourselves by bringing our book to class. He gave us his own outline that coincided with the chapters of the book and we took notes from his lectures.

I just bought a previous edition textbook for nutrition class and international edition books for Micro and Chem. I am hoping the Nutrition professor doesn't have a problem with it.

Back to A&P though, I got a new textbook (because I had a Pell grant and a bookcard) and I actually did use the online resources, especially the fill in the blank anatomical drawings as pre-test drills. However, the online fluff didn't amount to a lot, and I could have done without, if it meant I had to shell out the $300.00 for the package on my own.

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HTH. Best, LB

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