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Brand: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Online Retailer ID: 0073309346
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Dr. Sylvia Mader is the best-selling author of introductory biology textbooks. Other books she has authored for WCB include: Inquiry Into Life, Human Biology, Introduction to Biology, and Understanding Human Anatomy And Physiology. This market leading human biology text emphasizes the relationships of humans to other living things. Human Biology remains user friendly; relevancy and pedagogy are among its strengths. In this edition, as in previous editions, each chapter presents the topic clearly and distinctly so that students will feel capable of achieving an adult level of understanding. Detailed, high-level scientific data and terminology are not included because Dr. Mader believes that true knowledge consists of working concepts rather than technical facility. Dr. Sylvia Mader is the best-selling author of introductory biology textbooks. Other books she has authored for WCB include: Inquiry Into Life, Human Biology, Introduction to Biology, and Understanding Human Anatomy And Physiology. 1 Exploring Life and Science Part I Human Organization 2 Chemistry of Life 3 Cell Structure and Function 4 Organization and Regulation of Body Systems Part II Maintenance of the Human Body 5 Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels 6 Cardiovascular System: Blood 7 Lymphatic System and Immunity 8 Digestive System and Nutrition 9 Respiratory System 10 Urinary System and Excretion Part III Movement and Support in Humans 11 Skeletal System 12 Muscular System Part IV Integration and Coordination in Humans 13 Nervous System 14 Senses 15 Endocrine System Part V Reproduction in Humans 16 Reproductive System 17 Development and Aging Part VI Human Genetics 18 Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance 19 Cancer 20 Patterns of Genetic Inheritance 21 DNA Biology and Technology Part VII Human Evolution and Ecology 22 Human Evolution 23 Global Ecology 24 Human Population, Planetary Resources, and Conservation Dr. Sylvia Mader is the best-selling author of introductory biology textbooks. Other books she has authored for WCB include: Inquiry Into Life, Human Biology, Introduction to Biology, and Understanding Human Anatomy And Physiology. This market leading human biology text emphasizes the relationships of humans to other living things. Human Biology remains user friendly; relevancy and pedagogy are among its strengths. In this edition, as in previous editions, each chapter presents the topic clearly and distinctly so that students will feel capable of achieving an adult level of understanding. Detailed, high-level scientific data and terminology are not included because Dr. Mader believes that true knowledge consists of working concepts rather than technical facility.
The Human Body's Owner Ownership guide
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from New Jersey on 11/21/2007
from New Jersey on 11/21/2007
Pros:
Deeply Informative, Easy To Understand, Great For Anyone, Innovative Ideas, Rich Resource, Well Written
Best Uses:
Gift, Reference, Younger Readers
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Casual Reader
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
An excellent text. Well written and easy to understand and apply. Website supports book and assist with learning and understanding of the text and concepts. This book is like an owner's manual for the human body! Simply enjoy!