The Resource A history of the life sciences, Lois N. Magner
A history of the life sciences, Lois N. Magner
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- Summary
- This fully revised, reorganized, and up-to-date Second Edition of an incomparable work offers a concise, broadly based survey of the panoramic sweep of the life sciences - from the speculations and observations of the ancient Greeks to the latest advances in molecular biology. Providing clear, easy-to-understand discussions of the major themes and significant individuals in the field, A History of the Life Sciences, Second Edition incorporates the most current scientific concepts and historical scholarship ... places the modern experience within the framework of historical issues ... presents the history of biology as an important part of intellectual and social history ... supplies a nontechnical, jargon-free presentation, making it comprehensible to historians and scientists alike ... furnishes lists of suggested readings that encourage deeper study of particular subjects ... gives useful, accessible references to recent literature in science, medicine, and history, permitting more in-depth explorations of specific topics ... contains striking illustrations that clarify and highlight essential concepts ... and much more
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Extent
- xvi, 496 pages
- Contents
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- Origins of the life sciences
- Greek legacy
- Renaissance and the scientific revolution
- Foundations of modern science: institutions and instruments
- Problems in generation: organisms, embryos and cells
- Physiology
- Microbiology, virology and immunology
- Evolution
- Genetics
- Molecular biology
- Isbn
- 9780824789428
- Label
- A history of the life sciences
- Title
- A history of the life sciences
- Statement of responsibility
- Lois N. Magner
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- This fully revised, reorganized, and up-to-date Second Edition of an incomparable work offers a concise, broadly based survey of the panoramic sweep of the life sciences - from the speculations and observations of the ancient Greeks to the latest advances in molecular biology. Providing clear, easy-to-understand discussions of the major themes and significant individuals in the field, A History of the Life Sciences, Second Edition incorporates the most current scientific concepts and historical scholarship ... places the modern experience within the framework of historical issues ... presents the history of biology as an important part of intellectual and social history ... supplies a nontechnical, jargon-free presentation, making it comprehensible to historians and scientists alike ... furnishes lists of suggested readings that encourage deeper study of particular subjects ... gives useful, accessible references to recent literature in science, medicine, and history, permitting more in-depth explorations of specific topics ... contains striking illustrations that clarify and highlight essential concepts ... and much more
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1943-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Magner, Lois N.
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Life sciences
- Biology
- Biology
- Physiology
- Label
- A history of the life sciences, Lois N. Magner
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Origins of the life sciences -- Greek legacy -- Renaissance and the scientific revolution -- Foundations of modern science: institutions and instruments -- Problems in generation: organisms, embryos and cells -- Physiology -- Microbiology, virology and immunology -- Evolution -- Genetics -- Molecular biology
- Control code
- 29027547
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Extent
- xvi, 496 pages
- Isbn
- 9780824789428
- Isbn Type
- (acid-free paper)
- Lccn
- 93034946
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
- (WaOLN)1565315
- Label
- A history of the life sciences, Lois N. Magner
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Origins of the life sciences -- Greek legacy -- Renaissance and the scientific revolution -- Foundations of modern science: institutions and instruments -- Problems in generation: organisms, embryos and cells -- Physiology -- Microbiology, virology and immunology -- Evolution -- Genetics -- Molecular biology
- Control code
- 29027547
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Extent
- xvi, 496 pages
- Isbn
- 9780824789428
- Isbn Type
- (acid-free paper)
- Lccn
- 93034946
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
- (WaOLN)1565315
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