Biology for a Changing World with Physiology, Fifth Edition

Biology for a Changing World with Physiology, Fifth Edition

Author ORCID Identifier

Michèle Shuster:
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0414-1817

Description

Biology for a Changing World brings science to life through powerful, real-world stories that make biology relevant, engaging, and unforgettable. Each chapter begins with a compelling narrative—whether it’s the James Webb Space Telescope and the search for extraterrestrial life, how DNA evidence overturned a wrongful conviction, or the science of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. These stories hook students with context that matters to their lives. Magazine-style visuals, clear infographics, and story-driven learning ensure that students not only understand biology but also see why it matters.

In this new edition, fresh stories and hands-on learning tools deepen engagement. Pre-lecture videos prepare students for class, the new AI study Coach provides personalized practice, and virtual labs and real-world simulations let students experience how science is done. For many, this may be their only science course—so it’s designed to leave them with lasting scientific literacy, critical thinking skills, and the confidence to apply biology in their personal choices and as citizens of a changing world.

Publication Date

2026

Publisher

Macmillan Learning

ISBN

978-1319526153

Keywords

Biology, Human biology, Physiology

Disciplines

Biology

Department / Organizational Unit

Biology

Comments

A partnership between Macmillan Learning and Scientific American.

Biology for a Changing World with Physiology, Fifth Edition

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