Practical Flow Cytometry

This book was almost a bible for me when I started flow. It should be on every aspiring cytometrist's Christmas list

Lengthy, but so comprehensive. If you're using flow, work in a core facility, manage a core facility or think of starting a core facility...read this book at your leisure.

very easy read, and in depth understanding of the Flow Cytometer. Although some newer trends and technologies need to be updated.

overall this is a good text if you want to learn the theory behind Flow Cytometry. This book was recommended by my cytometry instructor. However I have found other online material to be more effective for understanding, applying and analyzing flow cytometry.

Very hard to follow

Great good on the subject.

Shapiro's book tries to be everything to everyone and if there ever was a book that succeeded doing so, this is it. Fully referenced (1000's of references) like an academic paper; containing all the information and explanations, from physics principles and implementations; to chemical structures and properties; to biological models and considerations; to practical uses and applications. It also contains an historical introduction that not only adds perspective but also enormous insight into the field. The book is fairly long, and as such maybe is not the best place for absolute beginners in the field. Nonetheless, knowing as much, the author introduced a chapter that is a briefer introduction to the field, allowing beginners to gain an initial solid footing before delving deeper. Anyone who uses flow cytometry on a regular basis, and certainly anyone using flow cytometry as an important research or clinical method should have this book and read it. You can always skip the parts that might not interest you or that are less relevant. In fact, originally I intended to do so, but once you begin to read you can't stop, it's almost like a novel. The author's witty, down to earth and extremely clear prose makes it easier to follow the denser scientific parts and make plain enjoyable and funny the other parts. He even adds poetry and music, showing you what it is to get joy from science. Importantly, as you read and learn about so many fields and areas related to flow cytometry and cytometry in general, you emerge with a much broader understanding of scientific principles and whole areas of scientific knowledge that are of prime importance to any scientist. It expands your horizons and explains the connections and interplay between different disciplines. Yes, it is that good. Shapiro's book is also full with tips, short protocols, ideas and implementations that have proven to be incredibly helpful to my scientific work. The reason my review's title is '(Flow) cytometry...' is that after finishing the book you have really gained insight and knowledge on cytometry in general and not only on flow cytometry. Finally, even if not read cover to cover, this book is the definitive reference for all things (flow) cytometry, and as such has a place of honor in any biologist's library.

This book is the reference standard.The most comprehensive reference book on flow cytometry availableVery well written and easily followed and organized. This is required reading for any one serious about learning flow cytometry.

Good book. Good condition.