Human Biology
Loren Knapp(Author)
Brooks/Cole (Publisher)
Published on 22. August 1997
Book
Hardback
650 pages
978-0-314-20110-2 (ISBN)
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Description
An introductory text on human biology which emphasizes the interconnectedness and continuity of human life with all other life on earth. The book is written in a straightforward style, designed to appeal to students.
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Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
300 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 222 mm
Weight
1406 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-314-20110-2 (9780314201102)
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Content
Science and a view of the world; chemistry and life; cells and life; cells into tissues; the architecture of skin; the skeletal system; muscles and muscular systems; the respiratory system; the digestive system and human nutrition; the kidney and the urinary system; the cardiovascular system and blood; the immune system and defending the body; the endocrine system; sex and life; the changing form of new life; sexually transmitted diseases; the nervous system; the senses; behaviour and learning; genetics and human heredity; cancer; evolution and human history; the biosphere. Appendixes: kingdoms of life; metric and English equivalencies; numbers and scientific notation.