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Explore Human Biology in Relation to Current Issues, in the Text and Online

Through his teaching, his textbook, and his online blog, award-winning teacher Michael D. Johnson sparks interest in human biology by connecting basic biology to real-world issues that are relevant to your life. Using a storytelling approach and extensive online support, Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, 8th Edition not only demystifies how the human body works but also drives you to become a better, more discerning consumer of health and science information. Each chapter opens with Johnson’s popular “Current Issues” essays, ... Read moreand within each chapter, “BlogInFocus” references direct readers to his frequently-updated blog for breaking human biology-related news.

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