Biology Today: An Issues Approach - Softcover

Minkoff, Eli; Baker, Pamela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0815341571 ISBN 13: 9780815341574

Publisher: Garland Science, 2003

Synopsis

Biology Today is a truly innovative introductory biology text. Designed to combine the teaching of biological concepts within the context of current societal issues, Biology Today encourages introductory biology students to think critically about the role that science plays in their world. The Third Edition has been revised and updated, and contains three new chapters: Genetic Engineering and Genomics, New Infectious Threats, and Protecting the Biosphere.

About this title

About the Author:

Eli C. Minkoff is Professor of Biology at Bates College. He received his bachelor's degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Columbia University and his MA and PhD from Harvard University. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Society for the Study of Evolution, Dr. Minkoff has published several books as well as many articles in scholarly journals and encyclopedic reference works.

Pamela J. Baker is Professor of Biology at Bates College. She holds two Bachelor of Science degrees (from the University of Wales at Swansea, Magna Cum Laude, and from Bates College, Cum Laude). She also holds an MA and PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her research focuses on the function of the immune system in bone diseases such as periodontal disease and on the investigation of new antimicrobial agents.

About this edition

• Publisher: Garland Science
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0815341571
• ISBN 13: 9780815341574
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 752