Bioplasm: An Introduction to the Study of Physiology Medicine (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lionel S. Beale

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656953101 ISBN 13: 9780656953103

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Bioplasm: Or, The Living Matter of the Tissues — A clear, study-friendly guide to the living matter that makes up our tissues

This classic introduction presents a practical view of physiology through detailed observations of living tissue. Accessible for students and practitioners, it blends clear explanations with hands-on approach to how living matter behaves, grows, and forms the structures of the body. The book emphasizes approach and method, grounding complex ideas in observable processes.

What you’ll encounter in this edition:

• A grounded look at the bioplasm that builds bone, marrow, nerves, and other tissues, with attention to how cells interact and transform.
• Explanations of debates in early cellular theory, including how researchers interpret canals, lacunae, and the formation of tissue.
• Descriptions of experimental setups and how small observations lead to broader conclusions about physiology.
• Illustrations and descriptions that connect theory to practical study, so readers can follow the logic of physiological investigation.

You’ll gain a practical framework for understanding tissue formation, cellular behavior, and the methods scientists use to study living matter. Ideal for readers of medical history, physiology students, and anyone curious about how the body builds itself from its living material.
Ideal for readers of physiology, histology, and medical history who want a clearer view into how tissue life is understood and explored.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656953101
• ISBN 13: 9780656953103
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 371