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Human Biology : Concepts and Current Issues by Michael D. Johnson (2011, Trade Paperback)
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Fourth Edition sparks interest among non-science readers by encouraging them to connect basic biology concepts to real-world issues that are relevant to their own lives.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBenjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
ISBN-100321701674
ISBN-139780321701671
eBay Product ID (ePID)99489964
Product Key Features
Number of Pages624 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHuman Biology : concepts and Current Issues
SubjectTeaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology, Life Sciences / Biology
Publication Year2011
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorMichael D. Johnson
Subject AreaScience, Education
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight44.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width10.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number6
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2010-046361
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal612
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of Content1. Human Biology, Science, and Society 2. The Chemistry of Living Things 3. Structure and Function of Cells 4. From Cells to Organ Systems 5. The Skeletal System 6. The Muscular System 7. Blood 8. Heart and Blood Vessels 9. The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense 10. The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases 11. The Nervous System: Integration and Control 12. Sensory Mechanisms 13. The Endocrine System 14. The Digestive System and Nutrition 15. The Urinary System 16. Reproductive Systems 17. Cell Reproduction and Differentiation 18. Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation 19. Genetics and Inheritance 20. DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering 21. Development and Aging 22. Evolution and the Origins of Life 23. Ecosystems and Populations 24. Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues
SynopsisAward-winning teacher Michael D. Johnson catches your interest immediately by connecting basic biology concepts to real-world issues that are relevant to your life. Through a storytelling approach and extensive online support, Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Sixth Edition not only demystifies how the human body works but helps you to become a better consumer of health and science information. Each chapter now opens with Johnson's popular "Current Issue" essays, and inside each chapter are entries from the author's own, frequently updated blog. Expanded online resources are now available and conveniently referenced in chapter sections with icons and URLs. The Sixth Edition also offers you stronger self-assessment tools, with new and expanded critical-thinking questions throughout each chapter and in the end-of-chapter reviews., Through a storytelling approach, this textbook not only demystifies how the human body works but helps you to become a better consumer of health and science information. Each chapter now opens with Johnson's popular 'current issue' essays, and inside each chapter are entries from the author's own, frequently updated blog.
LC Classification NumberQP34.5
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- 15 May, 2017
Human Biology
I found this book to be easy to understand, and not boring like others. I like that at the end of each chapter is a chapter summary for each section in that chapter, helps with taking notes. Would highly recommend this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
