Biology: The Dynamic Science

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Автор: Russell P.J., Hertz P.E., McMillan B.

Название: Biology: The Dynamic Science

Издательство: Cengage Learning

Год: 2014 (3 изд.)

Страниц: 1462

Формат: pdf

Размер: 127 mb

Язык: английский

"Welcome to the third edition of Biology: The Dynamic Science. The book’s title reflects the speed with which our knowledge of biology is growing. Although biologists have made enormous progress in solving the riddles posed by the living world, every discovery raises new questions and provides new opportunities for further research. As in the prior two editions, we have encapsulated the dynamic nature of biology in the third edition by explaining biological concepts—and the data from which they are derived—in the historical context of each discovery and by describing what we know now and what new discoveries will be likely to advance the field in the future. In this textbook, we have applied our collective experience as teachers, researchers, and writers to create a readable and understandable introduction that provides a foundation for students who choose to enroll in more advanced biology courses in the future. A primary goal of this book is to sharpen and sustain students’ curiosity about biology, rather than dulling it with a mountain of disconnected facts. We can help students develop the mental habits of scientists and a fascination with the living world by conveying our passion for biological research. We want to excite students not only with what biologists know about the living world but also with how they know it and what they still need to learn. In doing so, we can encourage some students to accept the challenge and become biologists themselves, posing and answering important new questions through their own innovative research. For students who pursue other careers, we hope that they will leave their introductory—and perhaps only—biology course armed with intellectual skills that will enable them to evaluate future discoveries with a critical eye."

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