Plants and Animals (Vol 3) (Life: the Science of Biology) - Softcover

Purves, William K.; Orians, Gordon H.; Heller, H. Craig; Sadava, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0716732750 ISBN 13: 9780716732754

Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

As in previous editions of this textbook, the 5th edition shows biology not as a collection of facts, but as a dynamic discipline. The student's understanding of biological processes is developed through pedagogy, using narrative, experimental contexts and art within the scholarship. This edition contains new artwork incorporating biological "storyboards"; new chapters on molecular evolution, higher brain functions and animal embryology; and genetics coverage expanded by new co-author and genetics specialist, David Sadava. The student CD-ROM - "Life: the science of biology 5.0: Molecules, Cells, and Genes" has more than 1500 topics and has been class-tested. It includes self-quizzes, an audio pronunciation guide for more than 300 terms, and 40 minicourses expanding on the book's coverage of topics from mitosis to genetics information.

About this title

Review:

'The great strength of this book is that it provides a comprehensive and well written coverage of the entire field of biology, superbly illustrated in full colour and at an affordable price.' -- Journal of Biological Education

About the Author:

DAVID SADAVA, Claremont Colleges, USA H. CRAIG HELLER, Stanford University, USA GORDAN H. ORIANS, University of Washington, USA WILLIAM K. PURVES, Harvey Mudd College, USA DAVID HILLIS, University of Texas, USA

About this edition

• Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0716732750
• ISBN 13: 9780716732754
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Illustrator: Pickett-Heaps Jeremy