Botany, Principles and Problems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edmund Ware Sinnott

 
9780265540367: Botany, Principles and Problems (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the full scope of botany with clear explanations and practical insight.

This edition of Botany: Principles and Problems offers a broad, accessible introduction to the science. It covers the structure, function, and growth of plants, from roots and leaves to flowers and seeds, along with chapters on heredity, variation, and evolution. The text emphasizes understanding and careful thinking, not just memorization, and includes many thought-provoking questions to sharpen critical study.

The book is designed to be practical as well as informative. Chapters can be read in different orders, and the material aims to connect botanical principles to real-world questions, making it useful beyond the classroom. Numerous illustrations help readers grasp key ideas, while reference problems encourage students to broaden their reading and explore concepts further.
  • Clear explanations of plant structure, metabolism, growth, and reproduction
  • Thought-provoking questions and reference problems to build critical thinking
  • Illustrations and diagrams that aid understanding of complex ideas
  • Coverage of heredity, variation, and evolution in a botanical context
Ideal for readers seeking a solid foundation in botany, from students to curious general readers.

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