Near fine condition. Longman,1996.Fifth impression.Large format paperback(a couple of nicks and creases on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w drawings,tables.Nice and clean pages with a small mark and ink mark on the outer edges,owner's name written inside the edge of the front cover,a couple of small creases and ink mark on the edges of the pages.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear.298pp including Table of boxes,references,index.Oversized book. This is another paragraph Review: This excellent book is a must for all biology departments.tells you all you ever wanted to know about practical techniques but didn't like to ask Journal of Biological Education There is something here for everyone, including advanced level students and teachers The Biologist --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. n nProduct Description nAn easy to read, practical guide to the skills required for laboratory and field studies in biology. This unique text offers advice on all types of practical work encountered by undergraduate students. The comprehensive coverage includes general advice on practical work, including safety issues; description of laboratory techniques with hints on their use; guidance on analysis and presentation of results including oral and poster presentations; and hints on examination technique. Will be used throughout the student's degree course. Includes illustrations, hints and tips, worked examples, 'how-to' boxes, checklists and flow charts. Gives advice on communication skills, from essay writing to oral presentations, and examination technique. It is aimed at undergraduates and secondary teachers in biology. It can be used on course: BSc, HNC, HND in biology, applied biology, botany, microbiology, zoology, ecology, environmental sciences, marine biology and biomedical science.