Biology Today
An Issues Approach
- Edition:
- 3rd
- Author(s):
- Eli Minkoff, Pamela Baker
- ISBN:
- 9780815341574
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- December 22, 2003
- Content Details:
- 768 pages | 280 illustrations
- Language:
- English
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About the Book
Book Summary
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.
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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 -
Instructor Resources
Instructor ResourcesThe Art of Biology Today
Artwork available in JPEG and PowerPoint formats.Overhead Transparencies
ISBN 0-8153-4160-1
This instructor’s package contains a selection of 200 full-color illustrations from Biology Today.Test Bank
The test bank contains multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and definition questions for each chapter.Curriculum Advice
For those teaching an issues-oriented course for the first time we offer a one term syllabi and a two term syllabi.Ethical Discussion Topics
These are additional topics not found in the book that can be used to stimulate discussions in class or in informal study groups.Answers to Practice Questions
This resource provides answers to the end-of-chapter ‘Practice Questions’ in Biology Today.Tables from Biology Today
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Student Resources
Student ResourcesText Supplements
Provides supplementary text coverage for Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, and 16. Topics include Other Ethical Systems (Chapter 1), Landmarks in Genetics (Chapter 2), Reciprocal Altruism (Chapter 8), Population Data (Chapter 9), Vegetarian Recipes (Chapter 10), and Tests for HIV Infection (Chapter 16) and many others.
Outline and Chapter Notes
These detail the major points of each Biology Today chapter.Biological Concepts Table
This table lists the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study standards and demonstrates where specific topics can be found in Biology Today.Glossary
The glossary contains 690 definitions.Bibliography
An extensive list of references, not included in the book.Web Links (Disclaimers)
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E-book
E-bookE-bookBiology Today: An Issues Approach, Third Edition is now available in the US and Canada as a downloadable e-book from VitalSource.
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Downloads
Samples & DownloadsClick on any of the links below to download a printable PDF of a sample chapter.
Chapter 4: Genetic Engineering and Genomics
