lished book. The first view is that of a writer, has done that with remarkable in- although it was designed to accompany naturalist, the second, that of a profes- sight and clarity, revealing at the same the author's college course. It consists sional academic biologist, and the third, time a not so subtle kinship between of sixteen exercises covering such topics that of a human being. science and art in human endeavor. as cell structure, respiration, photosyn- The author's goal is to describe organic Judson reviews the history and the thesis, mitosis and meiosis, genetics, evolution in plain English terms rather level of our understanding of many ideas ecology, and evolution. The exercises are than mathematical ones, in order to re- which exemplify scientific knowledge primarilydescriptive and require the stu- late it to other processes of directional and describes with admirablebrevity how dents to put into their own words major change for promoting understanding and we came to understand them as well as concepts, define key vocabulary words, to reassess current theories by correcting we do. He seems to have been searching or solve a problem related to background old errors and discovering new things for personal descriptions of those re- information. It is assumed that con- about it. markable "moments of the mind" that current use of textbook references and This book may be used as a starting have led to great surges in human know- lecture material allows for complete un- point for reorientation or self-education ledge as well as for examples of the derstanding of the material. The manual in evolution by the general public, who stringent discipline that we more com- includes a variety of illustrations that find it of interest. It is not designed as a monly expect from scientific effort. generally are detailed in construction and textbook, but as a sequel to an open- This work also demonstrates with accompanying labels. Examples of draw- ended course or seminar. narrativeand graphics the pervasiveness ings include the paramecium, woody di- Although several chapters are some- of a very few principles upon which our cot stem, root cross section, seedlings,

what technical, this book is knowledge- total understanding of the universe has mitotic and meiotic stages, and angio- Downloaded from http://online.ucpress.edu/abt/article-pdf/43/3/172/39015/4447208.pdf by guest on 26 September 2021 ably written. However, too much time developed and continues to develop sperm life cycle. Flowcharts of respira- was devoted to the naturalist, probably through what Judson calls our "rage to tion and photosynthesis have been sim- because the author happens to have ex- know" and our extraordinarypersistence plified to emphasize major outcomes and tensive experiences as a field naturalist. in pursuit of ideas. Included among these endproducts of these events. At the end There is indication of several strengths principles are pattern, change, chance, of each section the author has supplied in the above reading, such as indicated and feedback, which are each described multiple choice test questions typical of in Chapter 6, on "Evolution At The Dar- through the experiences of those who his exams: By completing the workbook winian Level" under the topic of extinc- have added to and reinforced the mas- the student has organized a considerable tion. The author states an interesting fact sive body of evidence which confirms our amount of informationfor study purpose that "disappearances of whole major knowledge of them. Perhaps even more, using a format characteristic of tradi- groups of organisms seem to have oc- Judson succeeds in demonstrating the tional biology. curred very rapidly." level of confidence we have developed in Jane E. Mazur Another strong point is indicated in the tools with which we acquire and de- PikesuilleSenior High School Chapter 8 on "EvolutionaryTracks and velop scientific knowledge, our fascina- Baltimore Timetables" where the author has dis- tion with models, our insistence upon played an excellent array of diagrams persuasive evidence and coherent such as the sequence of geologic periods, theory, and our appreciation for those and Tertiary epochs, and of the evolu- qualities of doing science that lead the author to suggest that "science is our tion of life on earth. LABORATORY INQUIRIESINTO century's art." In conclusion, this book serves more to CONCEPTS OF BIOLOGY My only problem with this book re- educate the public than naturalists,who by W. F. Andresen, R. A. Boutwell, sulted from its design, which intersperses were its intended audience. Each chapter R. E. Crumley, H. F. Force, L. A. Gal- interesting and distracting story and is clearly written and described in enough loway, D. J. Robbins, and T. E. Rac- photo panels among the primary narra- detail, and in simple terms for the public; how. 4th ed., 1980. Kendall/Hunt tive pages. One worries often about what but it defeats its purpose and serves Publishing Company (2460 Kerper to read first-whether to delay the main neither the professional academic biolo- Boulevard, Dubuque, Iowa 52001). narrative or the photographs as each gist nor the naturalistfully. 119 p. Price not given. Shirley A. DeFilippo page is turned. Despite this minor harass- ment, I found the entire work to be stimu- EllsworthSchool Laboratory Inquiries Into Concepts of South Windsor,Connecticut lating and exciting to read. It belongs on high school and college reading lists and Biology, 4th Edition is a balanced, com- among those artful books you display prehensive set of exercises commonly with pride on your coffee table at home. performed in college introductory bio- Thomas J. Cleaver logy courses. The writing is straight- Universityof Texas forward and uncomplicated. Particularly General Biology at San Antonio interesting are Exercise 10 on Blood Pressure, a subject not normally treated THE SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS in such a lab manual, and Exercise 13, by Horace Freeland Judson. 1980. which combines teaching of meiosis with Holt, Rinehart and Winston (383 A WORKBOOKFOR the morphology and life cycle of mosses. Madison Avenue, New York, 10017). THE LIFE SCIENCES A very useful feature of the book is the 212 p. $16.95. by Elmo A. Law. 1980. Kendall Hunt list of materials at the end of each exer- Publishing Company (2460 Kerper cise. The authors have kept the equip- Horace Judson has written a superb Boulevard, Dubuque, Iowa 52001). ment and supplies needs general enough book. One of the things that writers of 92 p. $6.95. so that most schools could use the book. science books have not often done well is A weak feature is the drawings that are to communicate the ways in which scien- This spiral workbook represents a generally of only average quality. On tific discovery is intimately tied to human guide to topics covered in a variety of page 44 in the drawing, a reference is thought and action. Judson, a science introductory college biology textbooks, made to "dirt"particles ratherthan soil.

172 THE AMERICANBIOLOGY TEACHER, VOLUME43, NO.3, MARCH 1981 This laboratory manual could be used already excellent book a perfect choice use as a textbook for a health education by many colleges. High school teachers for both the teacher and student of course. Much of the information in the might find it a good source of easy-to- genetics. book is presented in an encyclopedic assemble lab exercises. BarbaraFerrell manner, with the chapters having many John P. Shontz Southern IllinoisCollegiate sections, each with a subtitle. and often GrandValley State Colleges Common Market the sections have little narrative. For Allendale,Michigan Carterville,Illinois example, among the topics in Chapter 2 are "Diet and Cancer" with fifteen lines devoted to the subject, and 'Diet and Heart Disease" with ten lines of dis- cussion. Not only is the information Genetics Health inadequate, it is also choppy to read. David Bardell INTRODUCTIONTO MODERN SELF HEALTH: THE LIFELONG Kean College of New Jersey' GENETICS FITNESS BOOK Union. New Jersey by Robert P. Wagner, Burke H. Judd, by Nathaniel Lande. 1980. Holt, Rine- Bob G. Sanders, and Richard H. hart and Winston (383 Madison Ave- Richardson. 1980. John Wiley and nue, New York 10017). 192 p. $9.95. Sons, Inc. (One Wiley Drive, Somerset, New Jersey 08873). 548 p. $20.95. According to Lande, many people Physiology and Anatomy Downloaded from http://online.ucpress.edu/abt/article-pdf/43/3/172/39015/4447208.pdf by guest on 26 September 2021 believe that they have little control over This textbook was written to present the state of their health. They blame THE GRAY'S ANATOMY COLORING the core of basic genetic concepts in a many of their health problems on in- BOOK single-semester course at the college fectious microorganisms and toxins in by Matthew V. DeCaro. 1980. Run- level. Though there is no indication from the environment. He points out that for ning Press (38 South 19th Street, the authors as to what prerequisites many staying healthy is simply a matter Philadelphia 19103). 64 p. $4.95. would be required of a student prior to of seeing a physician when they are ill taking such a course, a general biology and getting a pill or a drug to cure them. Human anatomy changes little. Per- course would appear to be the minimum Taking this into consideration, the aim of haps in another 1,000 years it will be requirement. Because the orientation the book is to inform the reader that necessary to update several pages in of the book is more to the theoretical good health is largely a matter of correct Gray's Anatomy. Anatomy texts have nature of genetics than to the practical, life style, and has little to do with physi- kept pace with the lack of change. Within it is assumed that a course using this cians and medicines. In other words, the last several years, however, the meth- textbook would be geared to students poor living habits are the cause of far ods of teaching/learning anatomy have with more than a casual interest in bio- more ill health than are pathogenic become innovative. Programmed texts logy. microorganisms and harmful chemicals and self-paced audiovisual packages on The book is attractive and well written. in the environment. anatomy are commonplace at most insti- It is organized in a traditional manner, A well-balanced diet, not overly in- tutions. The theme of this "new wave" dealing first with a brief history of the dulged in, adequate physical exercise, anatomy is "Learning anatomy can be science of genetics, progressing to Men- and enough test are essential for good fun." Consistent with this trend is the ad- delian genetics, the structure and func- health. No smoking and avoidance of vent of anatomy "coloring books." Sev- tion of genetic material, and, finally, excessive quantities of alcoholic bever- eral good ones are available. to population genetics. This classic or- ages are also necessary. The book pre- The DeCaro text is, as the name im- ganization contributes to the clarity of sents straightforward and easy- to- plies, a compendium of reworked illustra- the book, as does the authors' clear and follow programs to achieve these goals, tions from Gray's Anatomy. There are 61 concise writing style. At the end of each and having achieved them, to maintain pages including 110 illustrations. All chapter is a summary, a list of terms, them as lifelong habits. The major topics drawings are good quality ink line on questions to answer, and problems to are nutrition and physical exercise. The heavy paper suitable for crayon, pencil, work. Problems are of varying levels of nutritional programs are adaptable to felt- marker, or watercolor application. difficultyand are analytical in nature. The meet the particular needs of an indi- Drawing labels and instructionsare mini- student is required to apply concepts vidual. A diet planned to give optimal mal; therefore, the text is best used in presented in each chapter to solve the nutrition does not have to be unappetiz- conjunction with a standard anatomy problems at the end of that chapter. ing and restricted to relatively few kinds text or atlas to identify the relevant struc- The book would be excellent for use in of food, and the book lists many different tures. This format makes it unnecessary an introductory genetics course for bio- breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus that to delete excess material, but instead al- logy majors. It would provide a founda- are nourishing as well as varied. The ex- lows you to build exactly what you want tion for those going on to furthergenetics ercise programs are designed to bring into the text making it tusefulas a learning courses or a good background in genetics individuals up to prime physical fitness tool for various levels of competency at for those whose interests lie in other for their age, and then to keep them in your descretion. areas and use this as a terminal course. that condition. In addition to information Specifically, there are 40 drawings of The book would be improved by the on when, where, and how to exercise, skeletal structures, 9 of muscle, 41 car- addition of a glossary of terms. Having there is advice on how to overcome the diovascular/viscera, 13 nervous/sensory, the definitions of terms pulled out and boredom so often associated with exer- 4 respiratory, and 3 miscellaneous with either placed at the end of the chapters cise activities.These self- health programs the complete exclusion of female geni- or at the end of the book would help the do not require special foods or equip- talia and only a cursory coverage of male student to learn the many new terms ment. genitalia. There are no histology draw- associated with the field of genetics. The book is written for the general ings. All drawings are printed only on Addition of a glossary would make an adult population, and is inadequate for page facings leaving all adjacent back

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