Biological Science, Second Edition [Hardcover] Keeton, William T.

Description

1972 Second edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Rear of dust jacket has a large tear. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1972 second edition of “Biological Science” by William T. Keeton offers a comprehensive exploration of the life sciences during a pivotal era in biology. Published just a decade after the elucidation of the DNA double helix structure, this textbook captures the excitement of new discoveries reshaping our understanding of genetics, evolution, and cellular processes. Keeton’s engaging writing style and well-organized content made this a popular textbook for introductory biology courses in colleges and universities throughout the 1970s and 80s. While showing its age through the wear on the dust jacket and boards, the clean pages and secure binding of this copy attest to its enduring value as a reference and a window into the biological knowledge of its time. For collectors interested in the history of science education or the development of modern biology, this edition represents an important milestone and a fascinating glimpse into the rapid scientific advances of the 20th century.