| Biology, 6/e Author Dr. George B. Johnson,
Washington University Author Dr. Peter H. Raven,
Missouri Botanical Gardens & Washington University Contributor Dr. Susan Singer,
Carleton College Contributor Dr. Jonathan Losos,
Washington University
Biology is an authoritative majors textbook with evolution as a unifying theme. In revising the text,
McGraw-Hill has consulted extensively with previous users, noted experts and professors in the field. It is
distinguished from other texts by its strong emphasis on natural selection and the evolutionary process that
explains biodiversity. Not only has the book been thoroughly updated to reflect rapid advances, there is more
emphasis today on the teaching of concepts and this has led to significant changes in how the material is
presented. Technology also plays a greater role in teaching and this Online Learning Center and BioCourse.Com
provide professors and students alike with an abundance of resources. Five considerations influenced this
revision. They are: 1) Focus on concepts; 2) Reinforcing Ideas; 3) Emphasizing relevance to students; 4) Keeping
up with new developments; and 5) Careful editing.
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