Personally, I would have liked to have more on diseases. I teach Anatomy & Physiology and the textbook gets into enough detail for my Human Biology class. Reviewed by Laylonda Maines, Affiliate Faculty, Metropolitan State University of Denver on 3/26/21, updated 4/22/21 It would be helpful if there were associated ancillary materials, like lecture presentations or access to figure files, study or testing materials. I would need to supplement materials for some topics and for lab use. This text would be appropriate for a one semester human biology or introductory A&P course. This text did give some examples of diseases more common in different ethnic backgrounds. For example, highlighting contributions of diverse scientists or using more culturally diverse examples. Like most biology textbooks, this text could include more inclusive material.
I didn’t find anything culturally insensitive.
THE STORY OF THE HUMAN BODY: EVOLUTION, HEALTH AND DISEASE PDF FREE
The text is free of significant interface issues. Some sections have links to animations or videos. Each section is followed by review questions and answers, a glossary of terms. Each section or subunit is divided into short subsections. The text is divided into short, logical sections that are easy to read.Įach chapter starts with an introduction, followed by short sections/units. The text framework and organization are consistent from one chapter to the next. The modular nature of the text would allow it to be easily updated. It could use more current examples to make the material more relevant to students. It is also missing the integumentary system. A section (or chapter) on cancer with cell cycle would be helpful. Although there are chapters on DNA and gene expression and meiosis, it does not have a chapter on human inheritance. A brief chapter on tissues would be helpful for understanding organs and systems. However, the anatomy may need to be supplemented if using for a lab class (i.e. Most body systems are covered sufficiently for a non-major’s biology class. Reviewed by Jessica Daniels, Biology Instructor, Minnesota State Community and Technical College on 6/28/21
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