Biology Today: An Issues Approach
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| Author | Edwin H. Colbert, Michael Morales, Eli C. Minkoff, Pamela J. Baker |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Biology Textbook |
| Publisher | Garland Science |
Publication date | February 21, 1996 |
| Pages | 768 |
| ISBN | 0070426295 (First edition ISBN) |
| OCLC | 52295302 |
| 570 21 | |
| LC Class | QH315 .M63 2004 |
Biology Today: An Issues Approach is a college-oriented Biology textbook by Eli C. Minkoff and Pamela J. Baker designed to integrate the teaching of biological concepts within the context of current societal issues relating to these topics.[1] It is the original issues-oriented introductory-level general biology textbook.[2] The latest edition is currently published by the textbooks division of Garland Science. It is 768 pages long.[citation needed]
Unlike other introductory-level general biology textbooks, Biology Today: An Issues Approach is unique in the sense that it has an issues-oriented approach towards the teaching of biology concepts which emphasizes coherent understanding of the given material. The goal of the book isn't to give any straightforward answers to any of the questions that the text brings up - instead it gives the reader the information necessary to formulate his or her own opinion. Critical thinking is stressed throughout the reading.[3]
