Integrated Principles of Zoology

Hickman, Cleveland P., Jr., Larson, Allan, Eisenhour, David J., Keen, Susan L.

ISBN 10: 0073040509 / ISBN 13: 9780073040509

Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2010

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Synopsis:

Emphasizing the central role of evolution in generating diversity, this best-selling text describes animal life and the fascinating adaptations that enable animals to inhabit so many ecological niches. Featuring high quality illustrations and photographs set within an engaging narrative, Integrated Principles of Zoology is considered the standard by which other texts are measured. With its comprehensive coverage of biological and zoological principles, mechanisms of evolution, diversity, physiology, and ecology, organized into five parts for easy access, this text is suitable for one- or two-semester introductory courses.

About the Authors: Cleve Hickman is Professor Emeritus at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. He received his Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of British Columbia, did research in animal physiology for eight years, and taught zoology for over 30 years. He's made over 20 trips to the Galapagos Islands for research and as an instructor for student field trips

Allan Larson is an Associate Professor at Washington University, St. Louis, MO. He received his Ph.D. in Genetics at the University of California, Berkeley. His fields of specialization include Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Population Genetics and Systematics, and Amphibian Systematics. He's taught courses in general biology, evolution, and population biology.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Integrated Principles of Zoology
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good