Scientific publisher W.H. Freeman and sister publication Scientific American have announced the release of ‘Biology for a Changing World’, a new textbook written to help raise science understanding and knowledge for non-science majors. ‘Biology for a Changing World’ is the first in an innovative new series of journalistic-based science textbooks for non-science majors.
‘Biology for a Changing World’ is written and developed by two professors and two science journalists. The textbook features four biology units - chemistry, genetics, evolution and ecology - and combines relevant news stories to convey basic science concepts plus Scientific American-styled infographics to further explain the concept. A complete list of the topics covered in the textbook is available at www.whfreeman.com/SABiologyPreview.
Traditional academic supplements are included, organised around learning objectives. Learning objectives allow instructors to tie the textbook and supplements directly to their state and school standards, making it easier for them to assess how well their students understand the material. The supplements programme will also include a new electronic assessment resource tool called LearningCurve, an adaptive quizzing system geared at helping students understand the misconceptions they may have about a particular topic.
Future titles in the series will include Environmental Studies and Psychology textbooks.
