La Chaleur Animale - Softcover

Charles Richet

 
9781332472468: La Chaleur Animale

Synopsis

This book reveals the profound connection between chemical processes and the workings of living organisms. Published in 1889, it revolutionized physiology by establishing that animals, like machines, produce heat through chemical combustion. The author, a brilliant scientist, demonstrated that respiration fuels this combustion, providing the energy that keeps animals alive and regulates their body temperature. Through groundbreaking experiments, the book unveils the intricate mechanisms that govern the production and dissipation of heat in animals, forever transforming our understanding of the fundamental principles of life.

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9780265338520: La Chaleur Animale (Classic Reprint) (French Edition)

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ISBN 10:  0265338522 ISBN 13:  9780265338520
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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