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The art in Life, Eleventh Edition surpasses the art in previous editions. The authors and artists have examined each and every figure in the text, refining them for clarity, readability, and beauty. Many figures now include a question.

“The figures [in Chapter 53] blew me away. They are sophisticated, elegant, and packed with information without being cluttered.”

— Jill DeVito, University of Texas, Arlington

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Focus Figures

Throughout the new edition, students will find specially created figures that take them through an essential concept. These illustrations let students know that a particular concept is absolutely essential, needs their full attention, and gives them a more interactive experience with the material.

Each of these figures concludes with a thought-provoking question that can lead to further exploration as the student is working through the text—another way of encouraging students to be active learners. Answers are in the back of the book.