An Introduction to General Biology - Hardcover

William T. Sedgwick

9780666984777: An Introduction to General Biology

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ISBN 10: 0666984778 ISBN 13: 9780666984777

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

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Discover a clear, introductory path to life science through living examples and practical study.

This edition presents General Biology as an accessible introduction to vital structure and function. It foregrounds two representative organisms—the common earthworm and the brake fern—using them to illustrate how life works in plants and animals. The text emphasizes a practical, illustrated approach designed for classroom and laboratory use, with a focus on fundamental facts of biology rather than exhaustive detail.

The authors describe changes from the original edition, including a reframing of the course to begin with the animal before the plant, a streamlined laboratory section, and an emphasis on core concepts that connect biology to Zoology, Botany, and Physiology. They also note the inclusion of material on unicellular organisms to broaden the introductory scope.

Learn how living matter differs from lifeless matter and what defines life.
Explore anatomy and physiology through two well-studied models: earthworms and ferns.
See how a practical, illustrated approach supports classroom and lab work.
Understand how biology connects to related sciences and how to structure early study.

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, introductory framework in biology that emphasizes essential concepts over minutiae.

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