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Biology Trending: A Contemporary Issues Approach
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ISBN13: 9781032488042
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: Jul 24 2023
Pages: 818
Language: English
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
This book is extended and enhanced through a range of digital resources that include:
- Long-form and open-response self-testing resources to test understanding and apply knowledge
- Visual simulations to demonstrate evolutionary processes
- Web links and bibliographic resources to expand knowledge
- Time-saving instructor resources such as PowerPoint slides, activity and assignment ideas, and comprehensive lesson plans
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Bard, J. Evolution: The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity (ISBN 9780367357016).
Prothero, D. Vertebrate Evolution: From Origins to Dinosaurs and Beyond (ISBN 9780367473167)
Johnson, N. A. Darwin's Reach: 21st Century Applications of Evolutionary Biology (ISBN 9781138587397)
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