Fine tuned for greater clarity and a more logical flow of ideas, Starr and
McMillan's HUMAN BIOLOGY, Seventh Edition, presents core areas of human biology
with a focused presentation that is ideal for non-majors. Highlighting biology's
relevance, each chapter opens with an Impacts, Issues vignette on a human
biology-related issue or research finding in the news, such as the obesity
epidemic, vaccinations against bioweapons, and genetic engineering. Within the
chapter, students see how basic concepts help them think critically about the
issue. In addition, each chapter's How Would You Vote? question invites students
to weigh in on a current issue and deepen their understanding through online
exercises. Students