Inquiry into Life

13 ed
ISBN: 978-0-07-122038-5
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Buch, Englisch, 783 Seiten, Format (B × H): 229 mm x 277 mm, Gewicht: 1758 g

Basic biological concepts and processes with a human emphasis. From the unique delivery of biology content, to the time tested art program, to the complete integration of the text with technology, Dr. Sylvia Mader has formed a teaching system that will both motivate and enable your students to understand and appreciate the wonders of all areas of biology. Inquiry into Life, 13/e emphasizes the application of all areas of biology to knowledge of human concerns, what the students are able to relate to. This distinctive text was developed to stand apart from all other non-majors texts with a unique approach, unparalleled art, and a straightforward, succinct writing style that has been acclaimed by both users and reviewers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

MADER

Mader, Sylvia

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 The Study of LifePart I Cell Biology2 The Molecules of Cells3 Cell Structure and Function4 Membrane Structure and Function 5 Cell Division6 Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes7 Cellular RespirationPart II Plant Biology8 Photosynthesis 9 Plant Organization and Function10 Plant Reproduction and ResponsesPart III Maintenance of the Human Body 11 Human Organization 12 Cardiovascular System 13 Lymphatic and Immune Systems14 Digestive System and Nutrition15 Respiratory System16 Urinary System and ExcretionPart IV Integration and Control of the Human Body17 Nervous System 18 Senses19 Musculoskeletal System20 Endocrine System Part V Continuance of the Species21 Reproductive System 22 Development and Aging23 Patterns of Inheritance24 DNA Biology and Technology25 Control of Gene Expression and Cancer26 Genetic CounselingPart VI Evolution and Diversity27 Evolution of Life 28 Microbiology 29 Plants 30 Animals: Part I 31 Animals: Part II Part VII Behavior and Ecology 32 Animal Behavior 33 Population Growth and Regulation 34 Nature of Ecosystems 35 The Biosphere 36 Environmental Concerns

Über Autor(innen)

Mader, Sylvia
Sylvia S. Mader has authored several nationally recognized biology texts published by McGraw-Hill. Educated at Bryn Mawr College, Harvard University, Tufts University, and Nova Southeastern University, she holds degrees in both Biology and Education. Over the years she has taught at University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Massachusetts Bay Community College; Suffolk University; and Nathan Mayhew Seminars. Her ability to reach out to science-shy students led to the writing of her first text, Inquiry into Life, which is now in its fifteenth edition. Highly acclaimed for her crisp and entertaining writing style, her books have become models for others who write in the field of biology.

Dr. Sylvia S. Mader has written numerous biology textbooks for WCB/McGraw-Hill in addition to her most famous book, Inquiry into Life. Her 30-year relationship with the company has yielded such titles as Biology, Human Biology, and Understanding Anatomy and Physiology, and Biology. A brilliant and prolific writer, Dr. Mader was a respected and well-loved biology instructor before she began her writing career. She developed some of her well-known teaching and learning techniques while helping science-shy students appreciate and learn biology at Lowell University and Massachusetts Bay Community College.