Biology Today: An Issues Approach
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.[citation needed] The latest edition is currently published by the textbooks division of Garland Science. It is 768 pages long.
About the Book
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.
Format
The book's format includes opening each chapter with an Issues section that states the underlying questions within the chapter's frameset. Many critical issues are raised throughout each chapter. Some examples of different chapters in the book are HIV and AIDS (16), Drugs and Addiction (14), and
Reception
Reception for the book has been positive.
References
- . Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ Leslie S. Jones (Fall 2005). "Untangling Biological Reality from The Social Construction of Race" (PDF). Reaching Through Teaching (Kennesaw State University). XVII (1): 42–51 [49]. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- JSTOR 3037390.
- JSTOR 10.1086/431042.
- JSTOR 1313266.