Life: The Science of Biology

by WilliamK.Purves (Editor), Gordon H . Orians (Editor), H.CraigHeller (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  1995

  $3.25

  Establishing that biology is a dynamic discipline, not just a collection of facts, this text focuses on students' conceptual understanding of biological processes. This new edition features: new chapters on human genetics and Protection in Plants ; more than 800 full-colour photographs, including new chapter openers and 200 new images; and summary outlines with most items keyed to illustrations for easier self-review.

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  Hardcover
  2003

  $3.25

  This is an authoritative introductory text that presents biological concepts through the research that revealed them. Life covers the full range of topics with an integrated experimental focus that flows naturally from the narrative. This approach helps to bring the drama of classic and cutting-edge research to the classroom, but always in the context of reinforcing core ideas and the innovative scientific thinking behind them. Students will experience biology not just as a litany of facts or a highlight reel of experiments, but as a rich, coherent discipline. The new edition contains new chapters and essays, an enhanced art programme, and standard setting media and supplements.