Biology: 2024 Release

Biology: 2024 Release, 15th Edition, is an introductory biology textbook by Sylvia S. Mader, published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Structured for one- or two-semester courses, the volume provides a comprehensive survey of foundational life science concepts.

The textbook focuses on the evolution and diversity of organisms as its central subject. Its thematic coverage examines living systems across multiple levels of biological organization, introducing concepts that connect cellular functions to broader ecological patterns.

Using concise and precise prose, the text presents foundational subject matter succinctly without unnecessary detail. This direct instructional approach is intended to assist students, including non-majors, in reviewing core biological principles prior to attending class.