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Campbell Biology

Campbell Biology

by Noel MeyersMichael L. Cain Steven A. Wasserman and others
Hardback
Publication Date: 05/09/2011

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Over eight successful editions, Campbell Biology has been recognised as the world's leading introductory biology textbook. Campbell Biology continues to engage students with its dynamic coverage of the essential elements of this critical discipline. The ninth edition, with an increased focus on evolution, ensures students receive the most up-to-date, accurate and relevant information. It is the only biology text and media product that helps students to make connections across different core topics in biology, between text and visuals, between global and Australian biology, and from scientific study to the real world. The text is supplemented by MasteringBiology, the most widely used tutorial and assessment system for biology students.
ISBN:
9781442531765
9781442531765
Category:
Biology
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
05-09-2011
Publisher:
Pearson Education Australia
Country of origin:
Australia
Edition:
8th Edition
Pages:
1301
Michael L. Cain

Michael L. Cain is an ecologist and evolutionary biologist who is now writing full-time. Michael earned an A.B. from Bowdoin College, an M.Sc. from Brown University, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University.

As a faculty member at New Mexico State University, he taught introductory biology, ecology, evolution, botany, and conservation biology.

Michael is the author of dozens of scientific papers on topics that include foraging behaviour in insects and plants, long-distance seed dispersal, and speciation in crickets. He is a coauthor of Campbell Biology in Focus and of an ecology textbook.

Steven A. Wasserman

Steven A. Wasserman is Professor of Biology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He earned an A.B. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from MIT. Working on the fruit fly Drosophila , Steve has done research on developmental biology, reproduction, and immunity.

Having taught genetics, development, and physiology to undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, he now focuses on introductory biology, for which he has been honored with UCSD’s Distinguished Teaching Award. He is a coauthor of Campbell Biology in Focus .

Lisa A. Urry

Lisa A. Urry is Professor of Biology and Chair of the Biology Department at Mills College. After earning a B.A. at Tufts University, she completed her Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Lisa has conducted research on gene expression during embryonic and larval development in sea urchins.

Deeply committed to promoting opportunities in science for women and underrepresented minorities, she has taught courses ranging from introductory and developmental biology to a nonmajors course called Evolution for Future Presidents. Lisa is a coauthor of Campbell Biology in Focus .

Jane B. Reece

Jane B. Reece , the head of the author team for Editions 8–10 of Campbell BIOLOGY , was Neil Campbell’s longtime collaborator. Jane taught biology at Middlesex County College and Queensborough Community College. She holds an A.B. from Harvard University, an M.S. from Rutgers University, and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.

Jane’s research as a doctoral student at UC Berkeley and postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University focused on genetic recombination in bacteria. Besides her work on Campbell BIOLOGY, Jane has been a coauthor on all the Campbell texts.

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