Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Physical and Biological Principles

Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Physical and Biological Principles This book is remarkable in the way that it explains the fundamentals of MRI so clearly while using very, very few equations. Prof. Bushong uses a huge number of tremendously creative -- and often funny -- illustrations to achieve this accomplishment. Although this book is naturally insufficient for those desiring a fully mathematical understanding of MRI, it is ideal (except for its lack of discussion of Functional MRI) for those who want a firm visual understanding of MRI physics, and it is also one of those rare books that explains so many practical details of *actually using* MRI machines -- their possible dimensions, strength, weight, associated costs, associated building requirements, etc. It could also be a great first read for those who will eventually delve into the subject mathematically, and finally, could be an excellent book for a physician, nurse, businessperson, or layperson who won't have to directly deal with MRI but who wants to have a solid grasp of how it works. I strongly recommend this book!

This book is good for understanding the physics of MRI. It contains many illustrations. The pictures make things easier. Those who want to know the basic idea of MRI may want to have a look at it. It is really good.

This text is the third MRI book I have approached. I spent a week on the first chapters of others, esp the supposed "Bible" of MRI, written by the two women. I wish I had not wasted my money on their new book. I was wondering if applying to MRI school was a mistake. Bushong's book is put together so that anyone can understand the complex physics involved. You "get it" on the first read. That is wonderful by me. Phil July 05

I haven't completed the book, but so far I think this is a good book for anyone learning about MRI. Good explanations,diagrams and thorough. Covers newer areas such as cardiac and perfusion. I recommend this one.

This edition is far superior to the first. Descriptions of pulse sequences are easily understood and the diagrams are very useful. Folks that like Peggy Woodwards' book will find this one very similar.It's worth the price for technologists studying for the national registry or just looking for a better understanding of MRI