Biology for the Informed CitizenWith Physiology
Bozzone, Donna M., Green, Douglas S.
ISBN: | 9780195381993 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
Published: | 16 December, 2013 |
Format: | Paperback |
Language: | English |
Biology for the Informed CitizenWith Physiology
Bozzone, Donna M., Green, Douglas S.
Biology for the Informed Citizen by Donna M. Bozzone and Douglas S. Green, more than any other non-science majors biology book, helps student connect the concepts of biology to the consequences of biology - the consequences that students can and should see in every facet of their lives, if only trained to identify them. This text aims to teach the concepts of biology, evolution, and the process of science so students can apply their knowledge in their everyday lives as informed consumers and users of scientific information. The book's Cases, Concepts, and Consequences approach connects the concepts of biology to the consequences of biology through the text's major themes - the process of science and evolution - which help to show students not only "what we know" but also "how we know what we know." Cases: An engaging biological issue opens every chapter and is revisited throughout Concepts: Foundational biological ideas are introduced within the context of important cultural and social issues Consequences: The concepts and consequences of biology are connected to enhance students' abilities to make informed decisions about biological issues This version of the text features a section on Physiology. For more information about Biology for the Informed Citizen without Physiology, please search for ISBN 9780195381986. Features *Rich Case Studies open each chapter to highlight an issue or challenge with biological significance and focuses on the consequences of biology. These case
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