Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Global Edition, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (1 October 2025) © 2026

  • Michael D. Johnson West Virginia University
  • Suzanne Long
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Title overview

Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues sparks interest by connecting basic biology to real-world issues that are relevant to your life. The storytelling approach demystifies how the human body works and drives you to become a more discerning consumer of health and science information.

With the 9th Edition, current content, updated pedagogy and expanded interactive media will guide you in evaluating claims in the media and products you use every day.

Table of contents

  1. Human Biology, Science, and Society
  2. The Chemistry of Living Things
  3. Structure and Function of Cells
  4. From Cells to Organ Systems
  5. The Skeletal System
  6. The Muscular System
  7. Blood
  8. TheHeart and Blood Vessels
  9. The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense
  10. The Respiratory System. Exchange of Gases
  11. The Nervous System. Integration and Control
  12. Sensory Mechanisms
  13. The Endocrine System
  14. The Digestive System and Nutrition
  15. The Urinary System
  16. Reproductive Systems
  17. Cell Reproduction and Differentiation
  18. Cancer. Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation
  19. Genetics and Inheritance
  20. DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering
  21. Development, Maturation, Aging, and Death
  22. Evolution and the Origins of Life
  23. Ecosystems and Populations
  24. Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues

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