Inquiry Into Life [Hardcover]

Sylvia S. Mader (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0073041505 | ISBN-13: 978-0073041506 | Publication Date: December 27, 2004 | Edition: 11

From the unique delivery of biology content, to the time tested art program, to the complete integration of the text with technology, Dr. Sylvia Mader has formed a teaching system that will both motivate and enable your students to understand and appreciate the wonders of all areas of biology.

Inquiry into Life, 11e emphasizes the application of all areas of biology to knowledge of human concerns, what the students are able to relate to. This distinctive text was developed to stand apart from all other non-majors texts with a unique approach, unparalleled art, and a straightforward, succinct writing style that has been acclaimed by both users and reviewers.

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About the Author

Dr. Sylvia Mader is the best-selling author of introductory biology textbooks. Other books she has authored for WCB include: Inquiry Into Life, Human Biology, Introduction to Biology, and Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 758 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 11 edition (December 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073041505
• ISBN-13: 978-0073041506
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #502,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad..., March 15, 2007

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M. J. Lubash - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inquiry Into Life (Hardcover)

I am using this book as part of an online class so the book is my teacher as well. It is a pretty good book. Although at times it explains things a little too complicated for my taste, it wouldn't be bad if you have a teacher to help explain things to you.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Decent book - just ridiculously overpriced., July 8, 2011

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Ronald D. Hubbs (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inquiry Into Life (Hardcover)

I had to pick this book up years ago for a summer biology class that lasted all of about a month and a half. I got it on amazon and saved like $10 off the $130 bookstore price tag. The professor, of course, only taught from a few chapters in the book and it was barely used. When i tried to sell it back, I think I was offered like $15 or something ridiculous. Now I am left with an expensive door-stop.

There must be a special realm of hell for textbook manufacturers and college bookstore directors. I don't know how, but it seems like Halliburton must somehow be behind it all.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inquiry To Life, September 5, 2009

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Bushana Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inquiry Into Life (Hardcover)

The book that I purchased from this buyer was in excellent condition and it lived up to the expectations the seller wrote about it. However, I paid for rush shipping which is 2-3 days and I did not get it within that time frame.