| Authors | Neil Campbell Jane Reece Lisa Urry |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Benjamin Cummings |
Publication date | 1987 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
Campbell Biology is a widely used biology textbook in introductory biology courses and AP Biology courses across the globe. The textbook was initially published in 1987 by American biologist Neil Campbell. The title was popular worldwide and has been used by over 700,000 students in both high school and college-level classes. [1]
The first edition of the textbook was published by Benjamin Cummings, an imprint of Pearson Education, in 1987. Over the years, the textbook was substantially revised and updated. American biologists Jane Reece and Lisa Urry have provided substantial pedagogical contributions, making it one of the most popular biology textbooks. It is used in 90 percent of AP Biology classes and 60 percent of introductory college biology courses. [2] As of 2024, the textbook has been used by over 14 million students and has been translated into over 20 languages. [3] The book is currently in its 12th edition.
The textbook is divided into eight separate units comprising 56 chapters. The organization of the units are logical, appropriate, and easy for first-year university students to follow and help them learn the content. [4]