General Zoology: Investigating the Animal World is an introductory level college biology textbook that provides students with an accessible and engaging look at the fundamentals of zoology. Written for a one-term, undergraduate course of mixed majors and non-majors, this reader-friendly text is concept driven vs. terminology driven. That is, the text is based on the underlying concepts and principles of zoology rather than strict memorization of terminology. Written in a student-centered, conversational style, this educational research-based textbook uniquely connects students and our society to animals from various perspectives—economic, ecologic, medical, and cultural, exploring how the animal world and human realm are intimately intertwined. End-of-chapter questions challenge students to think critically and creatively while incorporating science process skills and zoological principles.

Provides exercises and experiences that should help students: understand the general principles that unite animal biology; appreciate the diversity found in the animal kingdom and understand the evolutionary relationships; and become familiar with the structure of vertebrate organ systems

The present book "General Zoology” based on year of experience in the field of teaching and research in Cell and molecular biology represents an attempt to provide students the basic concepts of different field of Zoology. It was felt that there was scarcity of a suitable text book as per CBCS system on this topic for the Hons. and Pass course students of Indian Universities. This book is a brief introduction to the fundamental ideas of the different aspects of Zoology. This small volume encompasses the relevant description of the cell biology and biochemistry with well labelled illustrations. It is anticipated that present book will be of much use to the readers.