An introduction to tissue engineering; the topic and the book

This chapter gives a general overview on the third edition of the Tissue Engineering book. It comprises the general components of the book as an educational tool and whom it was written for (the readers). The book discusses the tissue engineering origins, limitations, and promises to move the field forward, a field that is inherently interdisciplinary. Furthermore, this chapter defines the attitude tissue engineers in-training need to have to adsorb and apply concepts and principles in their own research. This chapter ends with a detailed recommendation on how to use each chapter, as it possesses many educational tools that will maximize the learning and teaching experience.