Life: The Science of Biology

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

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  Hardcover
  2001

  $3.29

  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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  Hardcover
  2003

  $3.29

  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.