Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications, and Issues

Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications, and Issues is a readable, relevant, and useful textbook for students who want to learn about how their bodies work. It also places humans and human responsibilities at the center of their environment, their choices, and their awareness of their own bodies. Loaded with interesting applications to engage students, the book explores topics like how drugs affect the brain and behavior, stem cells, scientific fraud, diet and weight control, and issues like global warming. Throughout the book students are asked to think critically about a variety of issues as well as to wrestle with questions of bioethics. Unique essays focus on environmental, personal health, and social issues to help students understand that biology affects their lives in these many realms. Because so many students are visual learners the illustrations are specifically designed to help them to learn.