Developmental Biology by Michael Barresi is a textbook aimed at students and professionals in the biological sciences and neurosciences. This learning resource offers a modern and clear approach to the development of living organisms, featuring current themes and accessible explanations of complex topics.
Description
This textbook combines clear text with new features such as electronic interviews, videos, tutorials, and case studies to support the learning process. It covers the core concepts of developmental biology and distinguishes basic knowledge from more in-depth details for advanced students.
The thirteenth edition provides a comprehensive and intellectually rigorous presentation of the field. The improved eBook version includes interactive elements that match the needs of students and instructors in the biological sciences and neurosciences.
Product specifications
- Author: Michael Barresi (Professor of Biological Sciences and Neuroscience, Smith College)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication date: 2023-08-07
- Number of pages: 944
- ISBN: 9780197574614
- Topic: Developmental biology
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Developmental Biology
About the author
Michael J. F. Barresi is a professor of biological sciences and neuroscience at Smith College. He received the Viktor Hamburger Prize and the Sherrard Prize for his innovative teaching and commitment to students and instructors in developmental biology.
Scott F. Gilbert is emeritus professor and has been awarded the Viktor Hamburger Prize and the Alexander Kowalevsky Award for his contributions to evolutionary developmental biology.

