
Biology Today an Issues Approach
CRC Press
2nd Edition
Published on 25. October 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
728 pages
978-0-8153-2760-8 (ISBN)
Description
Biology as a subject not only plays a major role within the scientific world but has broader implications that cross many boundaries. This work takes a modern and innovative approach to teaching introductory biology; it presents fundamental biological concepts within the context of current social issues. How do scientists affect our society at large? How are ethics and morals applied to the scientific world? Why are we racing to complete the human genome project, and who are we racing against? How do economic disparities between people and nations influence habitat destruction? Can plant science feed the world? Are the causes of cancer more genetic or environmental? The book seeks to help students think critically about these questions and to explore and assess the role that science plays in their world.
Designed for one or two term introductory or human biology courses, "Biology Today" features the following: clear explanations of biological concepts equipping students with the science required to understand issues addressed; pedagogic features including "thought questions" that require students to think about biology as a process of investigation rather a series of unquestioned facts; coverage of current issues that receive frequent media attention such as GM foods, the Human Genome Project, and deforestation; and an extensive support website containing instructors material such as notes on how to approach the teaching of an issues oriented course, exam questions, powerpoint slides, and pertinent links to other websites.
Designed for one or two term introductory or human biology courses, "Biology Today" features the following: clear explanations of biological concepts equipping students with the science required to understand issues addressed; pedagogic features including "thought questions" that require students to think about biology as a process of investigation rather a series of unquestioned facts; coverage of current issues that receive frequent media attention such as GM foods, the Human Genome Project, and deforestation; and an extensive support website containing instructors material such as notes on how to approach the teaching of an issues oriented course, exam questions, powerpoint slides, and pertinent links to other websites.
More details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
1361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8153-2760-8 (9780815327608)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Book
01/1996
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
€81.70
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Content
Biology as a science; ethics and social decision making; genes, chromosomes and DNA; human genetics; evolution; variation among human populations; the population explosion; sociobiology and reproductive strategies; nutrition affects health; cancer and cancer therapy; brain functions and malfunctions; the use and abuse of drugs; the mind-body connection; AIDS and HIV; plants and crop production; biodiversity, extinction, and endangered habitats.