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基本説明
A truly innovative introductory biology text. Designed to combine the teaching of biological concepts within the context of current societal issues. Contents: Human Genetics; Evolution; Sociobiology; Nutrition and Health; and more.
Full Description
Biology Today is a truly innovative introductory biology text. Designed to combine the teaching of biological concepts within the context of current societal issues, Biology Today encourages introductory biology students to think critically about the role that science plays in their world. The Third Edition has been revised and updated, and contains three new chapters: Genetic Engineering and Genomics, New Infectious Threats, and Protecting the Biosphere.
Contents
1. Biology: Science and Ethics
2. Genes, Chromosomes, and DNA
3. Human Genetics
4. Genetic Engineering and Genomics
5. Evolution
6. Classifying Nature
7. Human Variation
8. Sociobiology
9. The Population Explosion
10. Nutrition and Health
11. Plants to Feed the World
12. Stem Cells, Cell Division and Cancer
13. The Nervous System and Senses
14. Drugs and Addiction
15. Mind and Body
16. HIV and AIDS
17. New Infectious Threats
18. Biodiversity and Threatened Habitats
19. Protecting the Biosphere