Biology 5/E Cloth

by Helena Curtis, N. Sue Barnes, N. Sue Curtis, Helena; Curtis, Barnes; Barnes

Book Overview

Biology, 5/e teaches the basic principles of biology using evolution as the major organizing theme. The main sections cover the unity of life, energetics, genetics, the diversity of life, biology of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087901394X
• ISBN13: 9780879013943
• Release Date: April 1989
• Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Company
• Length: 1192 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 8.8" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

A Memorable Textbook

It's not often you remember the title (admittedly not a complicated one) and author of a textbook some 20 years after you read it, but I have. I have not read it recently, not since college in the early 80s, but have resolved to pick it up again. It is not merely for the student, but for the inquisitive mind. Whatever shortcomings one might imagine, I cannot recall a better, more complete textbook on any subject.

Macro Heavy

While this book is excellently written and formatted, it is far too light on micro- and molecular biology.

My son asked for his own copy--that's a recommendation.

This book seems exceptionally complete. It is the first school text my son has ever wanted to own. His group uses the Spanish translation to prepare for the Biology Olympics.

Great biology book for someone between the ages of 15-99

Great book of biology, with great images and pictures. Sinthetized but at the same time expanded idea of what every concept of biology is.