Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (611 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0134168291 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 704 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Basic Biology made Advanced" according to Martin. I was skeptical about reading other reviews on this book saying it was "bad" and didn't make any sense, but I'm going to agree with them on this one. My class for college required that I purchase this book and so I have no other choice to read this book. I'm reading the first chapter and I don't understand how on earth (no pun intended) they made basic biology . "Good for the visual learner." according to Kiko. I bought this textbook for my biology class (yay, gen eds!) and I was expecting it to be boring. It was. But at least it wasn't as miserable or confusing as many other textbooks I had the misfortune of reading.As far as textbooks go, this one is great. It's about average page length and chapter length. The pages are fairly sturdy and don't wrinkle as easily as . A COMPREHENSIVE BIOLOGY TEXT Biology, by Audesirk, Audesirk and Byers is a very good biology text book which could be used either for HS or college level courses. At just over 900 pages, it is not the most comprehensive tome available but adaquate for general studies. Subjects covered are well worded but brief.The book is well illustrated with many full color charts, maps, drawings and pho
In their research, funded primarily by the National Institutes of Health, they investigated the mechanisms by which neurons are harmed by low levels of environmental pollutants and protected by estrogen.Terry and Gerry share a deep appreciation of nature and of the outdoors. Bruce teaches introductory biology co
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His current research focuses on the behavioral ecology of birds, especially on the function and evolution of the vocal signals that birds use to communicate. After marrying in 1970, they moved to California, where Terry earned her doctorate in marine ecology at the University of Southern California and Gerry earned his doctorate in neurobiology at the California Institute of Technology. About the AuthorTERRY AND GERRY AUDESIRK grew up in New Jersey, where they met as undergraduates. Bruce teaches introductory biology courses for both nonmajors and majors; he also teaches courses in ornithology and animal behavior.A lifelong fascination with birds ultimately led Bruce to scientific exploration of avian biology. Their daughter, Heather, provides another welcome focus to their lives. BRUCE E. As postdoctoral students at the University of Washington’s marine laboratorie