Biology trending : a contemporary issues approach
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TextPublication details: Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024. Description: xxi, 793 pages : 306 Color & 18 B/W IllustrationsISBN: 9781032488042Subject(s): Biology -- Social aspects | BioethicsDDC classification: 57 Online resources: Table of content | Reviews Summary: Biology Trending is a truly innovative introductory biology text. Designed to combine the teaching of biological concepts within the context of current societal issues, Biology Trending encourages introductory biology students to think critically about the role that science plays in their world. This book features many current and relevant topics, including sea-level changes and ocean acidification; CRISPR/Cas9, opioid abuse, Zika, Ebola, and COVID-19; threats to biodiversity, and cancer immunotherapies. It is accompanied by digital Instructor and Student Resources to support teaching and learning. Key Features : Adopts an "issues approach" to teaching introductory biology. Up-to-date sections throughout, including climate change, CRISPR, new hominids, COVID-19, and new cancer therapies, among many others. Suitable for both major and nonmajor courses. More succinct for ease in teaching and more affordable for students. High-quality illustrations help to elucidate key concepts.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Biology Trending is a truly innovative introductory biology text. Designed to combine the teaching of biological concepts within the context of current societal issues, Biology Trending encourages introductory biology students to think critically about the role that science plays in their world. This book features many current and relevant topics, including sea-level changes and ocean acidification; CRISPR/Cas9, opioid abuse, Zika, Ebola, and COVID-19; threats to biodiversity, and cancer immunotherapies. It is accompanied by digital Instructor and Student Resources to support teaching and learning. Key Features : Adopts an "issues approach" to teaching introductory biology. Up-to-date sections throughout, including climate change, CRISPR, new hominids, COVID-19, and new cancer therapies, among many others. Suitable for both major and nonmajor courses. More succinct for ease in teaching and more affordable for students. High-quality illustrations help to elucidate key concepts.
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