This market leading human biology text emphasizes the relationships of humans to other living things. Human Biology remains user friendly; relevancy and pedagogy are among its strengths. In this edition, as in previous editions, each chapter presents the topic clearly and distinctly so that students will feel capable of achieving an adult level of understanding. Detailed, high-level scientific data and terminology are not included because Dr. Mader believes that true knowledge consists of working concepts rather than technical facility.

Table of Contents

1 Exploring Life and Science
Part I Human Organization
2 Chemistry of Life
3 Cell Structure and Function
4 Organization and Regulation of Body Systems
Part II Maintenance of the Human Body
5 Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels
6 Cardiovascular System: Blood
7 Lymphatic System and Immunity
8 Digestive System and Nutrition
9 Respiratory System
10 Urinary System and Excretion
Part III Movement and Support in Humans
11 Skeletal System
12 Muscular System
Part IV Integration and Coordination in Humans
13 Nervous System
14 Senses
15 Endocrine System
Part V Reproduction in Humans
16 Reproductive System
17 Development and Aging
Part VI Human Genetics
18 Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance
19 Cancer
20 Patterns of Genetic Inheritance
21 DNA Biology and Technology
Part VII Human Evolution and Ecology
22 Human Evolution
23 Global Ecology
24 Human Population, Planetary Resources, and Conservation

About the Author

Dr. Sylvia Mader is the best-selling author of introductory biology textbooks. Other books she has authored for WCB include: Inquiry Into Life, Human Biology, Introduction to Biology, and Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology.