Publisher's Synopsis
Humans in the Natural World teaches science to non-science majors without reinforcing the stereotypes that follow many students around. It demonstrates the scientific method and that tendency towards biophilia (attraction to biological things) could be harnessed to develop an appreciation for biological systems and, maybe, even science. Humans in the Natural World by Shoshanah Jacobs:Is Exploratory! Experience, first-hand, how to think critically like a scientist and discover connections between ecosystems and evolution. Is Challenging! Motivates students to learn the complex concept of human's place in the natural world and how it has changed. Is Interactive! Engage class participation and deeper understanding with problems and exercises found throughout the text.
