Textbooks: Principles of Microeconomics, 8th Edition (Mankiw) vs. Understanding Nutrition, 16th Edition (Whitney, Rolfes)
Quick Verdict
Both textbooks are comprehensive resources in their respective fields, with Understanding Nutrition offering more updated content and a wider scope.
- Both textbooks offer digital versions and supplemental online resources.
- Both textbooks include real-world examples and case studies.
- Understanding Nutrition is more recently published and covers a wider range of nutrition topics.
Key features – Side-by-Side
| Attribute | Principles of Microeconomics, 8th Edition (Mankiw) | Understanding Nutrition, 16th Edition (Whitney, Rolfes) |
|---|---|---|
| Author(s) | N. Gregory Mankiw | — |
| Edition Number | 8th | — |
| Publication Year | 2017 (Some sources mention 2018) | — |
| Number of Pages | 491, 520, or 528 (depending on format) | — |
| Availability of Digital Version (eBook) | Yes | — |
| Supplemental Online Resources | MindTap, Aplia (graph builders, adaptive test prep), ConceptClip videos | — |
| Availability of Solutions Manual | Yes | — |
Overall Comparison
Digital: Both Yes; Solutions Manual: Both Yes; Publication Year: Understanding Nutrition is newer
Pros and Cons
Principles of Microeconomics, 8th Edition (Mankiw)
Pros:
- Clear and accessible introduction to microeconomics
- Emphasizes key concepts without overwhelming detail
- Includes real-world examples and case studies
- Solutions manual available
- Supplemental online resources available (MindTap, Aplia, ConceptClip videos)
- Adequately covers key topics in introductory microeconomics
- Up-to-date information (published in 2017 with updates)
Cons:
- Quality of practice problems and exercises information not found
- Information on textbook's organization and ease of navigation not found
Understanding Nutrition, 16th Edition
Pros:
- Offers step-by-step coverage of nutrition concepts.
- Includes vivid illustrations and quick-reference tables.
- Includes real-world examples and applies information to personal lives.
- Each chapter highlight includes critical thinking questions.
- Solutions manual is available.
- MindTap provides interactive content, activities, and a diet analysis app.
- Covers a wide range of nutrition topics.
- Updated to reflect current research, emerging trends, and the latest dietary guidelines.
- Includes chapter outlines and learning objectives.
- Includes vivid illustrations, quick-reference tables, and summaries.
- Expands its presentation of plant-based diets.
- Thoroughly revised and updated.
Cons:
- No major disadvantages reported.
User Experiences and Feedback
Principles of Microeconomics, 8th Edition (Mankiw)
What Users Love
- Provides a clear and accessible introduction to microeconomics.
- Includes real-world examples and case studies.
- The 8th edition includes new case studies.
Common Complaints
- No major complaints reported.
Value Perception
- No value feedback reported.
Understanding Nutrition, 16th Edition
What Users Love
- Offers step-by-step coverage of nutrition concepts.
- Includes vivid illustrations and quick-reference tables.
- Includes real-world examples and applies information to personal lives.
- Each chapter highlight includes critical thinking questions.
- Solutions manual is available.
- MindTap provides interactive content, activities, and a diet analysis app.
- Covers a wide range of nutrition topics.
- Updated to reflect current research, emerging trends, and the latest dietary guidelines.
- Includes chapter outlines and learning objectives.
- Includes vivid illustrations, quick-reference tables, and summaries.
- Expands its presentation of plant-based diets.
- Thoroughly revised and updated.
Common Complaints
- No major complaints reported.
Value Perception
- No value feedback reported.