Campbell Essential Biology with MasteringBiology® (4th Edition)

The terrific writing trio of Eric J. Simon, Jane B. Reece, and Jean L. Dickey join forces to bring students a helpful resource in their textbook Campbell Essential Biology with MasteringBiology® (4th Edition), ISBN 9780321602060. This book targets a variety of audiences and is designed to introduce various topics revolving around ecology, the biosphere, population ecology, communities and ecosystems. Three main themes are streamlined across the book including relevance, the process of science, and evolution with each spotlighted at the beginning, middle, and end of every chapter. This latest edition boasts various features gauged at increasing student participation and accountability. The leading expert behind this book is that of Eric J. Simon. Receiving his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Harvard University, he currently serves as an associate professor of biology at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire. It is here that he teaches introductory biology to both science majors and non-science majors, as well as upper-level courses in genetics, microbiology, and molecular biology. Simon is also a seasoned writer authoring several introductory biology textbooks including Essential Biology and Essential Biology with Physiology and co-authoring Biology: Concepts and Connections. Eric J. Simon, Jane B. Reece, and Jean L. Dickey organize the concepts of Campbell Essential Biology with MasteringBiology® (4th Edition) across four sections and 20 chapters. The book begins with a chapter entitled 'Introduction: Biology Today' and is followed by section I devoted to topics pertaining to 'Cells.' Section II provides readers with information on the different facets of 'Genetics' while section III delves into 'Evolution and Diversity.' The concluding chapters can be found in section IV which focuses on 'Ecology.'