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Mader’s Human Biology introduces the main themes of biology through the lens of the human body. Students improve their scientific literacy while establishing a foundation of knowledge in human biology and physiology. The text integrates tested, traditional content with a modern suite of digital tools.

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Author:   Sylvia Mader ,  Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Education
Edition:   17th edition
Weight:   1.102kg
ISBN:  

9781265250065

ISBN 10:   1265250065
Pages:   592
Publication Date:   30 June 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

1.Exploring Life and Science  Unit 1 Human Organization 2.Chemistry of Life  3.Cell Structure and Function  4.Organization and Regulation of Body Systems  Unit 2 Maintenance of the Human Body 5.Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels  6.Cardiovascular System: Blood  7.The Lymphatic and Immune Systems  8.Biology of Infectious Diseases  9.Digestive System and Nutrition  10.Respiratory System  11.Urinary System  Unit 3 Movement and Support in Humans 12.Skeletal System  13.Muscular System  Unit 4 Integration and Coordination in Humans 14.Nervous System  15.Senses  16.Endocrine System  Unit 5 Reproduction in Humans 17.Reproductive System  18.Development and Aging   Unit 6 Human Genetics 19.Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance  20.Cancer  21.Genetic Inheritance  22.DNA Biology and Technology  Unit 7 Human Evolution and Ecology 23.Human Evolution  24.Ecology and the Nature of Ecosystems  25.Human Interactions with the Biosphere 

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Sylvia S. Mader has authored several nationally recognized biology texts published by McGraw-Hill. Educated at Bryn Mawr College, Harvard University, Tufts University, and Nova Southeastern University, she holds degrees in both Biology and Education. Over the years she has taught at University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Massachusetts Bay Community College; Suffolk University; and Nathan Mayhew Seminars. Her ability to reach out to science-shy students led to the writing of her first text, Inquiry into Life, which is now in its fifteenth edition. Highly acclaimed for her crisp and entertaining writing style, her books have become models for others who write in the field of biology. Michael Windelspecht has taught introductory biology, genetics, and human genetics in the online, traditional, and hybrid formats at community colleges, universities, and military institutions. Educated at Michigan State University and the University of South Florida, he is currently an adjunct professor of biology at Appalachian State University. He served for over a decade as the Introductory Biology Coordinator at Appalachian State University, a program that enrolled over 4,500 students annually. As an author and editor, Dr. Windelspecht has published over 20 reference textbooks and multiple print and online lab manuals and has founded several science communication companies, including Ricochet Creative Productions, which develops and assesses new technologies for the science classroom. Learn more about Dr. Windelspecht at www.michaelwindelspecht.com.

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