Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues with InterActive Physiology for Human Biology CD-ROM (3rd Edition) (The Human Biology Place Series) (Paperback)

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KEY BENEFIT: Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Third Edition sparks readers' interest in science and encourages active learning.  Author Michael D. Johnson seeks to make readers better consumers of health and science information. Instead of presenting facts to memorize, the inspired narrative and magazine-style design give students a truly engaging learning tool. 

KEY TOPICS: Human Biology, Science, and Society, The Chemistry of Living Things, Structure and Function of Cells, From Cells to Organ Systems, The Skeletal System, The Muscular System, Blood, Heart and Blood Vessels, The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense, The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases, The Nervous System-Integration and Control, Sensory Mechanisms, The Endocrine System, The Digestive System, The Urinary System, Reproductive Systems, Cell Reproduction and Differentiation, Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation, Genetics and Inheritance, DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering, Development and Aging, Evolution and the Origins of Life, Ecosystems and Populations, Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues.

For all readers interested in becoming better consumers of health and science information.

 

 

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Taking advantage of nonscientists' natural curiosity about how the human body works, Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues sparks readers' interest in science and encourages active learning. With a focus on body systems, the text seeks to make readers better consumers of health and science information. The inspired narrative tells a story instead of listing facts. A magazine-style presentation sets off key ideas so readers can remember them. Chapter-opening questions serve as hooks to draw readers in and teach them that the study of science begins with asking questions. Current Issues essays explore controversial topics such as "How Should Scarce Organs be Allocated?" and "Should We Clone Humans?" These essays encourage students to evaluate both sides of the issue before forming an opinion. Follow-up activities on the text's Web site encourage students to take the discussion a step further. Brief Recaps provide summary statements of the main take-home lessons of each text section. Spotlights on Structure and Function highlight examples of the relationship between structure and function. Health Watch boxes provide insights and advice on health and disease. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 3 edition (January 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805354344
• ISBN-13: 978-0805372014
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #542,565 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars thoughts about Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, March 22, 2006

By	Shelby L. Masters (Indiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book. It gives a perfect amount of information, not too much, but not too little. I love the pictures and the diagrams. I have the newest edition, 3rd. It's only about 5 pages more than the 2nd edition, so if you need to save money, you won't be missing out on much if you get the 2nd edition.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All Of The Biology Of The Human Body, May 18, 2005

By	G. Reid (Roseland, NJ) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues Package (Paperback)

This wonderful book gives the reader a comprehensive presentation of the biology of the workings of the human body. The book comes with a CD ROM inside the cover and a free registration number for the tutor center which offers the learner internet and telephone support.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty comprehensive, January 18, 2008

By	Geoffrey Brown (Taconic, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (4th Edition) (Paperback)

As an old timer going back to college, I purchased this book for my spring semester course. My daughter is in medical school, and she looked it over. Her pronouncement was that she knows most of these topics in more depth, but that if I master the contents of the book, it will be like "med student lite". That's a definite compliment.