Biology
The Unity and Diversity of Life
7th Edition
Published on 18. January 1995
Book
Hardback
953 pages
978-0-534-21060-1 (ISBN)
Description
This text covers all the major topics in general biology with clarity and precision. The book distils main concepts and outlines the research trends in the field. The principles of evolution and energy flow are used as a conceptual framework throughout. This seventh edition has been improved. As with every new edition, the authors continue to aim to simplify and enliven the writing without sacrificing accuracy.
This text covers all the major topics in general biology with clarity and precision. The book distils main concepts and outlines the research trends in the field. The principles of evolution and energy flow are used as a conceptual framework throughout. This seventh edition has been improved. As with every new edition, the authors continue to aim to simplify and enliven the writing without sacrificing accuracy.
This text covers all the major topics in general biology with clarity and precision. The book distils main concepts and outlines the research trends in the field. The principles of evolution and energy flow are used as a conceptual framework throughout. This seventh edition has been improved. As with every new edition, the authors continue to aim to simplify and enliven the writing without sacrificing accuracy.
More details
Edition
7th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations (chiefly colour) colour maps, portraits (some colour)
Dimensions
Height: 292 mm
Width: 241 mm
Weight
2586 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-534-21060-1 (9780534210601)
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New editions
Book
12/1997
8th Edition
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
€60.91
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Content
1. Methods and Concepts in Biology. Part I: Principles of Biochemistry. 2. Chemical Foundations for Cells. 3. Carbon Compounds in Cells. 4. Cell Structure and Function. 5. A Closer Look at Cell Membranes. 6. Ground Rules of Metabolism. 7. Energy-Acquiring Pathways. 8. Energy-Releasing Pathways. Part II: Principles of Inheritance. 9. Cell Division and Mitosis. 10. A Closer Look at Meiosis. 11. Observable Patterns of Inheritance. 12. Chromosomes and Human Genetics. 13. DNA Structure and Function. 14. From DNA to Proteins. 15. Control of Gene Expression. 16. Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering. Part III: Principles of Evolution. 17. Emergence of Evolutionary Thought. 18. Processes of Microevolution. 19. Patterns of Macroevolution. 20. Classifying Life's Diversity. Part IV: Evolution and Diversity. 21. Life's Origin and Evolution. 22. Bacteria and Viruses. 23. Protistans. 24. Fungi. 25. Plants. 26. Animals: The Invertebrates. 27. Animals: The Vertebrates. 28. Human Evolution: A Case Study. Part V: Plant Structure and Function. 29. Plant Tissues. 30. Plant Nutrition and Transport. 31. Plant Reproduction. 32. Plant Growth and Development. Part VI: Animal Structure and Function. 33. Tissues, Organ Systems, and Homeostasis. 34. Information Flow and the Neuron. 35. Integration and Control: Nervous Systems. 36. Sensory Reception. 37. Integration and Control: Endocrine Systems. 38. Protection, Support, and Movement. 39. Circulation. 40. Immunity. 41. Respiration. 42. Digestion and Human Nutrition. 43. Salt-Water Balance and Temperature Control. 44. Principles of Reproduction and Development. 45. Human Reproduction and Development. Part VII: Ecology and Behavior. 46. Population Ecology. 47. Community Interactions. 48. Ecosystems. 49. The Biosphere. 50. Human Impact on the Biosphere. 51. An Evolutionary View of Behaviour. (Part contents).