Biology: Concepts and Applications

by Cecie Starr, Christine A. Evers, Lisa Starr

In the new edition of BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS, authors Cecie Starr, Christine A. Evers, and Lisa Starr have partnered with the National Geographic Society to develop a text designed to engage and inspire. This trendsetting text introduces the key concepts of biology to non-biology majors using clear explanations and unparalleled visuals. While mastering core concepts, each chapter challenges students to question what they read and apply the concepts learned, providing students with the critical thinking skills and science knowledge they need in life. Renowned for its writing style the new edition is enhanced with exclusive content from the National Geographic Society, including over 200 new photos and illustrations. New People Matter sections in most chapters profile National Geographic Explorers and Grantees who are making significant contributions in their field, showing students how concepts in the chapter are being applied in biological research. Each chapter concludes with an 'Application' section highlighting real-world uses of biology and helping students make connections to chapter content.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Biology, Reference, Textbooks, School, Education

880 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

For the past two decades, Cecie Starr has been known as one of the best-selling biology textbook authors. Her texts, appreciated for their clarity in both the written word and the visual representation of biological concepts, include multiple editions of BIOLOGY: THE UNITY AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE, BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS, and BIOLOGY TODAY AND TOMORROW. Her original dream was to become an architect. Instead of building houses, she now builds, with care and attention to detail, incredible texts based on this philosophy: "I invite students into a chapter through an intriguing story. Once inside, they get the great windows that biologists construct on the world of life. Biology is not just another house. It is a conceptual mansion. I hope to do it justice."

Reviews

[Serena Yates · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is required reading for the first two semesters of the general arts and sciences course I am currently taking as preparation for a BA Science degree at university level. It is an excellent text at beginners/medium level and explains the basic concepts of modern biology in 44 chapters. The National Geographic pictures and multiple graphs add a visual element to the text, and the application examples at the end of each chapter give a very useful link to reality and current concerns in biology. I also loved the chapter summaries and self-test exercises because they were a quick way to test my understanding and excellent preparation for the tests and finals.

Recommended for anyone interested in biology who wants more than the very basics and is looking for a text that makes scientific ideas come alive.

[Matthew Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cool National Geographic pics, touching on several areas across the spectrum of fields in biology.

[Whitney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Using for Bio class this semester (Fall 2008 & Fall 2007)

[Sanjay]

i am in tansion about zoology