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Journal of Biological Education
'The great strength of this book is that it provides a comprehensive and well written coverage of the entire field of biology, superbly illustrated in full colour and at an affordable price.'
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This text aims to establish biology as a dynamic discipline - not just a collection of facts - "Life" develops students' conceptual understanding of biological processes with impeccable scholarship, a smooth narrative, experimental contexts, spectacular art and effective pedagogy. In the streamlined new edition, the reader will find an enhanced art program - with new features that focus on the stages of key, experiments and methodology, and that further clarify complex processes. Also for this edition: a new chapter on cell signalling, expanded coverage of plant and animal diversity, and an expansive medial/supplements package.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I would very strongly recommend this book to anyone studying any of the biological sciences at university, particularly for the first year. Most courses at that stage are very broad and if you were to buy all the books required to cover all the subjects you would spend a fortune. This book covers almost everything and is very clear. You may well need to read more specialist books as well from the library but this gives a very firm background. The diagrams are excellent and any book that can help me pass first year biochemistry must be pretty awesome. Everything is explained very clearly and even the most difficult topics are made to seem less horrific. I used my book time and time again even after first year because it is always a good start on a topic. If you understand the more basic elements of something, the more complex stuff is bound to be easier. I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone doing biology or any related subject. It`s worth every penny!
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm a physics Ph.D. who decided to learn a little bit about biology from one book. I bought this book and it hasn't disappointed me one bit.
I don't know how it fairs as an undergraduate textbook but from my perspective of a broad understanding of science but lacking the details of biology it was excellent. Giving a sweeping, concise overview from biochemistry of cells to anatomy of mammals, it's all good stuff. The author's stated intention to have the theory of evolution underpin all topics is very satisfying and gives a unifying feel that prevents the book being becoming a 'stamp collection'. Also, with it's repeated emphasis on experimental testing of hyposthesis it attempts to put a bit more hard science into the minds of the student and reminds one that these are facts, not mere guesses.
It's fantastic as an overview and has a huge amount in it. But i suspect that it is more of an entry-level undergraduate text and a person approaching the end of their degree would need more detail.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this because I desperately needed a review of basic biology to tackle some more advanced classes, and this was the book in use by MIT undergraduates. I'm glad I picked this one -- it's excellent.
The book works from the basics of small molecules (including things which many biology texts leave out, like the unique properties of water which make H2O so important to life), through large molecules, the biomolecules of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and the various permutations and combinations thereof, through the basics of plant and animal cells and cellular processes, through the basics of genetics, life processes, and the lives and reproduction of organisms, right the way through to populations, species, and ecosystem interactions. Evolution is dealt with throughout, which is a refreshing change from some texts. It is extremely clearly written and well illustrated, and although it only provides the basic groundwork for some of the more detailed topics in biology, it does so in a way which will leave you well set up to understand further reading. Explanations of interactions at every level are handled better than I have seen in many texts, and concepts are presented in the context of where, how and why they operate, which aids understanding and remembering them immensely.
Highly recommended.
The book works from the basics of small molecules (including things which many biology texts leave out, like the unique properties of water which make H2O so important to life), through large molecules, the biomolecules of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and the various permutations and combinations thereof, through the basics of plant and animal cells and cellular processes, through the basics of genetics, life processes, and the lives and reproduction of organisms, right the way through to populations, species, and ecosystem interactions. Evolution is dealt with throughout, which is a refreshing change from some texts. It is extremely clearly written and well illustrated, and although it only provides the basic groundwork for some of the more detailed topics in biology, it does so in a way which will leave you well set up to understand further reading. Explanations of interactions at every level are handled better than I have seen in many texts, and concepts are presented in the context of where, how and why they operate, which aids understanding and remembering them immensely.
Highly recommended.
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