Human BiologyThis text emphasizes the relationship of human beings to other organisms. The text emphasizes key terms and concepts, and shows students how the human population can become more fully integrated into the biosphere. There are sections on bioethics, which raise controversial issues. There is a book specific web site at http: //www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/maderhuman |
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