Genetics: A Conceptual Approach - Hardcover

Pierce, Benjamin A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0716779285 ISBN 13: 9780716779285

Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

The updated third edition builds upon the features that have made past editions so successful: an engaging writing style; relevant applications; an accessible and instructive art program; an emphasis on problem-solving; and, most importantly, a strong focus on concepts and connections.
 
NEW TO THIS EDITION
 
  *  Increased clarity and accessibility
  *  More flexible coverage
  *  Biotechnology now in context
  *  New introductory stories
  *  New concepts check questions
  *  Double the amount of in-text worked problems
  *  New data analysis problems
  *  22 per cent more end-of-chapter questions and problems
  *  New media resources 
 

About this title

Book Description:

Designed for introductory genetics courses, this text focuses on the important concepts and mechanics of genetics without losing students in a sea of detail.

Synopsis:

Designed for introductory genetics courses, this text focuses on the important concepts and mechanics of genetics without losing students in a sea of detail. Pedagogical devices such as, Concept Boxes, appear throughout the text to help students focus on the major concepts of each topic. Opening Stories, that highlight the relevance of genetics in everyday lives, are present at the beginning of each chapter to immediately draw students into the material. Extensive selection of problem sets including comprehension questions, application questions and problems, and challenge questions.This text builds upon features that have made past editions so successful: an engaging writing style; relevant applications; an accessible and instructive art program; an emphasis on problem-solving; and, most importantly, a strong focus on concepts and connections.

About this edition

• Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0716779285
• ISBN 13: 9780716779285
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 832