Summary
Cells are the smallest units capable of sustaining life, and they make up virtually every aspect of the human body. From the strands of hair at the top of the head to the nails on fingers and toes, every structure of the human body is composed of cells. Groups of cells form tissues and organs, which allow the body to function as an organized system. Skin, the body’s largest organ, forms a waterproof barrier that provides protection against invading microorganisms and acts as a sensory and thermoregulatory structure. Cells, Tissues, and Skin, Third Edition explores the properties of each of these components in our bodies. Packed with full-color photographs and illustrations, this absorbing book provides students with sufficient background information through references, websites, and a bibliography.
About the Author(s)
Donna Bozzone earned her BS in biology from Manhattan College and her MA and Ph.D. in biology, from Princeton University. She continued her education as a postdoctoral research associate at the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology. She joined the faculty of Saint Michael’s College and is now an emeritus professor. Dr. Bozzone’s areas of specialization are in developmental and cellular biology. She has taught courses in introductory biology, science writing, gender studies, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, evolution, microbiology, and senior seminars on the history of biology and the history of medicine. An author of many publications, Dr. Bozzone also served as a member of the Publication Review Panel for the Journal of College Science Teaching and an ad hoc reviewer for the American Biology Teacher. An enthusiast for science education at all levels, Dr. Bozzone has designed and published laboratory teaching materials for students in high school and college. She is also the author of more than a dozen books for children and youths on topics including cancer, microorganisms, anatomy, infectious disease, computer scientists, and Abraham Lincoln.
Douglas B. Light is an accomplished educator and holds degrees in biology (BA), zoology (MS), and physiology (Ph.D.). His academic career began at Winslow High School in Maine, where he taught biology. He joined the faculty at Ripon College in 1989 and taught general biology, anatomy and physiology, and immunology. He is currently an emeritus professor of biology at Lake Forest College. Dr. Light has received more than a half dozen awards for his teaching and research excellence and has been the recipient of several major grants from the National Science Foundation. He has published over a dozen articles in scientific journals and has presented his research findings at numerous scientific conferences.