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Explore the essentials of life and how scientists distinguish living from dead matter, a foundation for understanding biology.
This clear, concise guide presents core ideas in an accessible way, helping readers see how life works at a basic level.
The book outlines how biology splits into zoology and botany, and what it means to study living beings in a concise format. It explains the key differences between living and non-living matter, including assimilation, growth, and reproduction, and it discusses the idea of vital forces that set living systems apart from inanimate objects.
- See how living bodies assimilate materials, grow, and sustain themselves against physical and chemical forces.
- Learn how cells and tissues organize in plants and animals, and how life processes differ across life forms.
- Understand the ongoing questions and limits of current science in explaining vitality and reproduction.
- Get a sense of how classification and the study of biology have developed through history.
Ideal for readers seeking a solid foundation in introductory biology and the history of its ideas.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an accessible introduction to biology, covering the topic in a clear and engaging manner. The author provides a comprehensive overview of morphology, physiology, and the key differences between various organisms. The book also explores the complex relationship between life and matter, discussing the fundamental properties of protoplasm and the concept of a 'vital force.' The author argues that while protoplasm is essential for life, there is something more to living organisms than the mere physical and chemical interactions of matter, suggesting a need for further investigation into the nature of vitality. The book thus provides a solid grounding in the core principles of biology, while also stimulating deeperęč and exploration into the fundamental nature of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330004999_0
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