Author(s): Neil A. Campbell et al

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Over seven successful editions, Campbell & ReeceâÃÂÃÂs Biology has been recognised as the worldâÃÂÃÂs leading introductory biology textbook. Biology continues to engage students with its dynamic coverage of the essential elements of this critical discipline. The eighth edition, with an increased Australian focus, ensures students receive the most up-to-date, accurate and relevant information. Supplementary and Media Resources guide students through biologyâÃÂÃÂs toughest topics. New To This Edition: Enhanced Australian content and context Newly Australianised chapters. Increased focus on the Australian aspect of the Gondwana âÃÂÃÂstoryâÃÂÃÂ, and the evolution of our unique and diverse flora and fauna. Integration of Australian-based research, case studies, legislation and statistics. Over 130 photos and illustrations of AustraliaâÃÂÃÂs flora and fauna. Six unit-opening interviews with leading Australian biologists including: Unit 1: Malcolm Walter (Macquarie University) Unit 2: Philippa Uwins (University of Queensland) Unit 3: Rana Munns (CSIRO Division of Plant Industry) Unit 5: Robert Hill (University of Adelaide) Unit 7: Terence Dawson (University of New South Wales) Unit 8: Hugh Possingham (University of Queensland) Integration of Australian-based research, case studies, legislation and statistics. MasteringBiology is an online homework and assessment system that provides powerful tutorials, diagnostics and the ability to track studentsâÃÂàwork. It also gives students access to rich resources to help them excel in their study of biology and includes access to the new BioFlixâÃÂâ 3-D animations and tutorials plus hundreds of additional interactive activities, investigations, Discovery Channel Videos, MP3 Tutors, a customisable eBook, quizzes, and more. Chapter 21, Genomes and their Evolution, explores the explosion of discoveries about genomes and their evolution A new Chapter 26, Phylogeny and the Tree of Life, introduces Unit 5, The Evolutionary History of Biological Diversity. Extending material formerly in Chapter 25, it describes how evolutionary trees are constructed and underscores their role as tools for understanding relationships, rather than facts to be memorised. Features and Benefits: Helps students focus on the big picture. Every chapter of Biology 8e is organised around a framework of Key Concepts that provide context for supporting details, helping students to distinguish the forest from the trees. Key concepts presented at the beginning of each chapter introduce the central concepts to be discussed and help familiarise the student with these topics. Numbered concept heads help students keep the big picture in mind as they begin each section of the chapter. Concept Check questions at the end of each concept section now have a built-in hierarchical framework for self assessment that builds studentsâÃÂàconfidence and then challenges them to push the limits of their understanding with a new `What if âÃÂàquestion. The summary of key concepts at the end of each chapter refocuses students on the main points of the chapter, restating the key concepts and emphasising the chapterâÃÂÃÂs organisational structure. Helps students take a more active role in their learning Biology 8e engages students and promotes active learning in a number of ways. New! `What ifeâÃÂàquestions added to every concept check in the book require higher-order thinking by students, not simply fact recall. These questions serve as excellent discussion starters both in lectures and in tutorials or student study groups. Suggested answers to questions are conveniently provided in the back of the book so that students can assess their understanding of the material before they move on. New! âÃÂÃÂDraw itâÃÂàexercises in each chapter ask students to put pencil to paper and draw a structure, annotate a figure or graph experimental data. These questions give students an opportunity to practise visual representation skills and develop a deeper understanding of the content. New! Figure Legend questions encourage students to delve into the figureâÃÂÃÂs content and assess their understanding of the underlying concepts.