A History of the Life Sciences - Softcover

Magner, Lois N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 082478071X ISBN 13: 9780824780715

Publisher: Marcel Dekker Inc, 1979

Synopsis

A clear and concise survey of the major themes and theories embedded in the history of life science, this book covers the development and significance of scientific methodologies, the relationship between science and society, and the diverse ideologies and current paradigms affecting the evolution and progression of biological studies. The author discusses cell theory, embryology, physiology, microbiology, evolution, genetics, and molecular biology; the Human Genome Project; and genomics and proteomics. Covering the philosophies of ancient civilizations to modern advances in genomics and molecular biology, the book is a unique and comprehensive resource.

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Review

"Given its clear and lucid discussion of potentially confusing concepts and tangled history, this will be a valuable addition to general science collections serving undergraduate and graduate programs in biology and allied life sciences." - E-Streams, Vol. 6, No. 7, July 2003 Promo Copy

About this edition

• Publisher: Marcel Dekker Inc
• Publication date: 1979
• ISBN 10: 082478071X
• ISBN 13: 9780824780715
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 496