Name: Inquiry into Life By Sylvia Mader
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Inquiry into Life by Sylvia Mader

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, 12/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.

About Sylvia Mader

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.

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

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GOR013025098

ISBN 13

9780073309330

ISBN 10

0073309338

Title

Inquiry into Life by Sylvia Mader

Author

Sylvia Mader

Condition

Used - Very Good

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Hardback

Publisher

McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Year published

20070316

Number of pages

766

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Inquiry into Life Sylvia Mader

Inquiry into Life by Sylvia Mader

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