Essential Biology with Physiology is a brief non-majors biology text that focuses on the core concepts students need to make scientifically informed decisions throughout their lives. The book covers four major topics–cells, genetics, evolution/diversity, and ecology–followed by nine chapters on animal and plant physiology for instructors who want to cover any or all of these topics in their courses. Human applications and the most up-to-date information on important issues show students how biology relates to their own lives. New Process of Science sections within the text draw students into the material and provide real-world examples of how the scientific method is applied.
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A clear, friendly writing style is a hallmark of this text. The text is written specifically for non-science majors and has a solid reputation for accuracy.
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Focused coverage of core concepts makes this brief book manageable for one-semester courses.
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A wide range of human applications throughout the book continually shows students how biology relates to their own lives.
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Introduction: Biology Today
PART I: CELLS
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Essential Chemistry for Biology
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The Molecules of Life
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A Tour of the Cell
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The Working Cell
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Cellular Respiration: Obtaining Energy from Food
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Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food
PART II: GENETICS
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Cellular Reproduction: Cells from Cells
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Patterns of Inheritance
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The Structure and Function of DNA
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How Genes are Controlled
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DNA Technology
PART III: EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY
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How Populations Evolve
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How Biological Diversity Evolves
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The Evolution of Microbial Life
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Plants, Fungi, and the Move onto Land
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The Evolution of Animals
PART IV: ECOLOGY
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The Ecology of Organisms and Populations
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CommParties and Ecosystems
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Human Impact on the Environment
PART V: ANIMAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
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Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Function
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Nutrition and Digestion
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Circulation and Respiration
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The Body's Defenses
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Hormones
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Reproduction and Development
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Nervous, Sensory, and Motor Systems
PART VI: PLANT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
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The Life of a Flowering Plant
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The Working Plant
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Book Details |
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Author(s):
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Neil A. Campbell
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Jane B. Reece
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Eric J. Simon
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ISBN
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9788131729557
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Pages
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752
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Imprint
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Pearson Education
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Binding
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Paperback
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© Year
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2009
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Weight
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1.61 Kg
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