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Biology: An Australian Focus: 0074719637, 3/e

Bruce Knox
Pauline Ladiges, University of Melbourne
Barbara Evans, University of Melbourne
Robert Saint, Australian National University

ISBN: 0074713256
Copyright year: 2005

Features

INSTRUCTIVE ART PROGRAM

The Biology: An Australian Focus, 3e, artwork has been thoroughly reviewed and revised to ensure maximum pedagogic value.
Dynamic program of visual reinforcement: Biology: An Australian Focus, 3e, contains a dynamic program of full colour illustrations and photographs that support and illuminate the text dialogue. The carefully conceived and brilliantly rendered illustrations and photos provide concrete visual reinforcement of the topics and theory.
Multi-Level perspective: Wherever possible, figures are put into visual context using ‘macroscopic to microscopic’ views to help students to see the relationship between detailed images.
Combination figures: Line drawings are often combined with photographs to help facilitate visualisation of structures.

THE LEARNING SYSTEM

Clearly identified topic concepts
Introductory paragraphs provide an easy to understand bridge into the chapters’ content.
Key terms: To help students identify them in the text, key terms are bolded the first time they appear and listed with page references at the end of each chapter.
Part tabs: To ensure easier navigation through the text.
End-of-chapter material:
End-of-chapter point-based Summaries
Self-assessment Questions with answers
Short-answer review questions test understanding of the basic concepts within each chapter
Longer extension questions provide more complex questions
Boxed features: Two new boxes 'Australian Focus' and 'International Focus' highlight the extensive integration of local and international examples.

A GLOBAL TEXT: AN AUSTRALIAN FOCUS

Biology: An Australian Focus, 3e, contains extensive coverage of international research and integrates relevant Australian material throughout each topic - giving the text an overview of global biology.
Boxed case studies throughout the text highlight relevant information within a particular topic. The case studies help put information into context. There are three types of readings:
Australian – cases that are unique to Australia
International – cases that have a global focus
General interest – cases that are relevant both in Australia and around the world.

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