A history of the life sciences
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 a...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
M. Dekker
2002
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| Edition: | 3rd ed., rev. and expanded |
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Add Tag | Summary: | 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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| Physical Description: | ix, 502 pages illustrations 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 0824708245 |
A history of biology to about the year 1900 a general introduction to the study of living things