Biology is a comprehensive introductory biology textbook for non-majors or mixed-majors courses that covers biology in a traditional order from the structure and function of the cell to the organization of the biosphere. The book, which centers on the evolution and diversity of organisms, is appropriate for a one- or two-semester course.

It's no wonder that Sylvia Mader's Biology continues to be a text that's appreciated as much by instructors as it is by the students who use it. The ninth edition is the epitome of Mader's expertise: Its concise, precise writing uses an economy of words to present the material as succinctly and clearly as possible, thereby enabling students -- even non-majors -- to understand the concepts without necessarily asking the instructor to explain further.

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This introductory textbook covers the cell, genetics, evolution, behavior and ecology, plant structures and function, and animal structure and function. The seventh edition features a new chapter which discusses the current biodiversity crisis. The CD-ROM contains 100 animations and 200 learning activities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR