Author Description

A modern, accessible approach to first-year biology. The authors' unified treatment of the subject, their lively writing style, and the excellent four-color illustrations make this comprehensive text attractive to students and professors alike. Each chapter begins with an outline, ends with a synopsis covering main concepts and key terms, presents review and synthesis questions, and suggests additional readings. A unique feature is the °biolines° section of each chapter--descriptions of ongoing research and current controversies. Self-contained chapters may be taught in various sequences to suit different courses.