About the book: 1990 / A modern guide to general biology, written by English authors. All material is presented at a very high level, but the simplicity of presentation and good arrangement of topics make it accessible to the unprepared reader. Volume 1 discusses the taxonomy of viruses, bacteria, plants and animals, as well as the basics of biochemistry and histology. For biology students, biology teachers at school, biologists of all specialties, high school students.