Life: The Science of Biology

by Gordon H. Orians (Editor), H.Craig Heller (Editor), William K. Purves (Editor), David E. Sadava (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  2001

  $9.66

  This text aims to establish biology as a dynamic discipline - not just a collection of facts - Life develops students' conceptual understanding of biological processes with impeccable scholarship, a smooth narrative, experimental contexts, spectacular art and effective pedagogy. In the streamlined new edition, the reader will find an enhanced art program - with new features that focus on the stages of key, experiments and methodology, and that further clarify complex processes. Also for this edition: a new chapter on cell signalling, expanded coverage of plant and animal diversity, and an expansive medial/supplements package.

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  Paperback
  2001

  $28.19

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  Hardcover
  1995

  $3.27

  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.