{"product_id":"understanding-the-mysteries-of-practical-jeffrey-a-kushner-9781516583119","title":"Understanding the Mysteries of Practical Human Biology for Non-Scientists","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding the Mysteries of Practical Human Biology for Non-Scientists\u003c\/em\u003e provides students with an accessible overview of the structure and function of the human body. The text provides highly practical information students can use to make healthful choices, better understand news and media about nutrition, medications, medical devices, and procedures, and grow their knowledge about genetic or infectious diseases.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The text features coverage of bones, muscles, nerves and hormones, heart and blood vessels, lungs, digestive organs, and kidneys, with emphasis on how they all work together for balance and health. Students also learn about male and female anatomy in the context of reproduction. Readers explore aspects of life, such as coordination of the musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems, and various responses of the human immune system.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Providing readers with foundational knowledge that can help them make informed decisions related to their lifestyle and personal health, \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding the Mysteries of Practical Human Biology for Non-Scientists\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for elective science courses for non-majors, as well as introductory anatomy and physiology courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeffrey A. Kushner, Ph.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e is a human biologist and biomedical scientist. He holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences with concentration in behavioral neuropharmacology. Dr. Kushner is a lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Throughout his teaching career, he has facilitated medical education for first and second year medical students and taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses in medical biotechnology, cellular and molecular biology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology. Dr. Kushner was awarded a grant to develop multimedia learning materials to support his general education biotechnology course and has developed similar offerings for a variety of additional courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeffrey A. Kushner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1516583116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781516583119\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/10\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.34d","brand":"Jeffrey A. Kushner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48445274456319,"sku":"9781516583119","price":75.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bbf58ecb-ceb3-4be7-be9c-592614229b8f.jpg?v=1777217641","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-the-mysteries-of-practical-jeffrey-a-kushner-9781516583119","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}