Biology Trending

A Contemporary Issues Approach

AvEli Minkoff,Jennifer K. Hood-DeGrenier

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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Biology Trending is a truly innovative introductory biology text. Designed to combine the teaching of biological concepts within the context of current societal issues, Biology Trending encourages introductory biology students to think critically about the role that science plays in their world. This book features many current and relevant topics, including sea-level changes and ocean acidification; CRISPR/Cas9, opioid abuse, Zika, Ebola, and COVID-19; threats to biodiversity, and cancer immunotherapies. It is accompanied by digital Instructor and Student Resources to support teaching and learning.Key FeaturesAdopts an "issues approach" to teaching introductory biologyUp-to-date sections throughout, including climate change, CRISPR, new hominids, COVID-19, and new cancer therapies, among many othersSuitable for both major and nonmajor coursesMore succinct for ease in teaching and more affordable for studentsHigh-quality illustrations help to elucidate key conceptsThis book is extended and enhanced through a range of digital resources that include:Long-form and open-response self-testing resources to test understanding and apply knowledgeVisual simulations to demonstrate evolutionary processesWeb links and bibliographic resources to expand knowledgeTime-saving instructor resources such as PowerPoint slides, activity and assignment ideas, and comprehensive lesson plansRelated TitlesBard, J. Evolution: The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity (ISBN 9780367357016).Prothero, D. Vertebrate Evolution: From Origins to Dinosaurs and Beyond (ISBN 9780367473167)Johnson, N. A. Darwin’s Reach: 21st Century Applications of Evolutionary Biology (ISBN 9781138587397)

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-07-24
Mått:210 x 280 x undefined mm
Vikt:2 900 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:818
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781032488585

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Biologi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Eli C. Minkoff is Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bates College and Adjunct Professor at Worcester State University. He received his bachelor's degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Columbia University and his MA and PhD from Harvard University. Dr. Minkoff has published several books as well as many articles in scholarly journals and encyclopedic reference works. His main field of research is the evolutionary biology of primates and other mammals.Jennifer K. Hood-De-Grenier is Professor and Chair of Biology at Worcester State University. She received her bacherlor's degree from Williams College and her PhD from Harvard University. She is a cell and molecular biologist with interests in genetics, biochemistry, cancer biology, and science writing. She has published in the areas of nuclear transport, cell cycle control, cell morphology, and biology education.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Biology, Science, and Society2. Genes, Chromosomes, and DNA 3. Human Genetics and Gene Expression4. Genetic Engineering and Genomics 5. Evolution 6. Classifying Nature's Diversity 7. Human Variation 8. Nutrition, Ciculation, and Health 9. Population and Reproduction 10. Stem Cells, Cell Division, and Cancer 11. The Nervous System and Senses 12. Aging and Alzheimer's Disease 13. Drugs and Addiction 14. Mind, Body, and Immunity 15. HIV and AIDS 16. New Infectious Threats 17. Plants to Feed the World 18. Biodiversity and Threatened Habitats 19. Climate Change and Other Threats to the Biosphere