This is a comprehensive textbook of paediatrics that describes childhood disease within the context of social determinants of illness, such as genetic origins and social factors. The emphasis is on differential diagnosis from a presenting-problem viewpoint, making it suitable for any problem-based learning style of curriculum. The new 6th edition is more comprehensive and more concise; the clinical focus is made even stronger with clinical examples. There are more images, and the full text is online at StudentConsult, along with self-assessment, further reading and web links.

本书是一部全面的儿科学著作，主要从社会背景致病因素方面探讨儿童疾病，如遗传来源和社会因素等。本书重点在于从表面问题着眼，进行鉴别诊断，因此特别适用于任何带问题学习课程。全新的第6版内容更加全面而简明扼要，通过实际病例分析，临床要点显得更为清晰。书中图片比以往增多，且在Student Consult可全文在线阅读，并有自我评估、进一步阅读和网络链接等功能。

“A great starter manual as an introduction to pediatrics. The format is user friendly and the practical points and clinical examples help readers solidify their learning.” ---Doody Enterprises, Inc. Jluy 2008

* New co-editor, Mike South * Fully updated, rewritten and extended detailed treatment of paediatric illnesses, arranged by systems. * Takes into account social factors in paediatrics - the family, problems of adolescence, etc. * Clinical examples - clearly signposted - are used throughout. * New chapters include obesity in children and adolescents, child health in a global context, child and adolescent gynaecology. * Online version of text available on Student Consult. * Self-assessment section and further reading, as well as web links, now online.