This book is primarily based on its earlier edition written by Professor K. Kastritsis to serve first-year students of the Biological Department at the University of Thessaloniki in the course of Introduction to Biology.[...]
In this edition, aimed at students of departments and faculties studying similar courses, the evolutionary approach remains, but sufficient information regarding cell structure, study methods, and the aims of biotechnology is expanded. Therefore, although the book does not claim to fully cover the subject matter, we believe it provides the basic information and the methodology of thinking to introduce the student reader to the complex and fascinating topics that biology currently explores. [...]
(from the book's preface)