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- catalog abstract ""This fully revised, reorganized, and up-to-date Second Edition of an incomparable work offers a concise, broadly based survey of the panoramic sweep of the life sciences - from the speculations and observations of the ancient Greeks to the latest advances in molecular biology." "Providing clear, easy-to-understand discussions of the major themes and significant individuals in the field, A History of the Life Sciences, Second Edition incorporates the most current scientific concepts and historical scholarship ... places the modern experience within the framework of historical issues ... presents the history of biology as an important part of intellectual and social history ... supplies a nontechnical, jargon-free presentation, making it comprehensible to historians and scientists alike ... furnishes lists of suggested readings that encourage deeper study of particular subjects ... gives useful, accessible references to recent literature in science, medicine, and history, permitting more in-depth explorations of specific topics ... contains striking illustrations that clarify and highlight essential concepts ... and much more."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12574334.
- catalog created "c2002.".
- catalog date "2002".
- catalog date "c2002.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2002.".
- catalog description ""This fully revised, reorganized, and up-to-date Second Edition of an incomparable work offers a concise, broadly based survey of the panoramic sweep of the life sciences - from the speculations and observations of the ancient Greeks to the latest advances in molecular biology." "Providing clear, easy-to-understand discussions of the major themes and significant individuals in the field, A History of the Life Sciences, Second Edition incorporates the most current scientific concepts and historical scholarship ... places the modern experience within the framework of historical issues ... presents the history of biology as an important part of intellectual and social history ... supplies a nontechnical, jargon-free presentation, making it comprehensible to historians and scientists alike ... furnishes lists of suggested readings that encourage deeper study of particular subjects ... gives useful, accessible references to recent literature in science, medicine, and history, permitting more in-depth explorations of specific topics ... contains striking illustrations that clarify and highlight essential concepts ... and much more."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Ch. 1. The origins of the life sciences -- Ch. 2. The Greek legacy -- Ch. 3. The Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution -- Ch. 4. The foundations of modern science: preformation and epigenesis -- Ch. 5. Problems in generation: organisms, embryos, and cells -- Ch. 6. Physiology -- Ch. 7. Microbiology, virology, and immunology -- Ch. 8. Evolution -- Ch. 9. Genetics -- Ch. 10. Molecular biology.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog extent "ix, 502 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0824708245 (alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "2002".
- catalog issued "c2002.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Marcel Dekker,".
- catalog subject "2002 M-469".
- catalog subject "570/.9 21".
- catalog subject "Biology History.".
- catalog subject "Biology history.".
- catalog subject "History of Medicine.".
- catalog subject "Life sciences History.".
- catalog subject "QH 305 M196h 2002".
- catalog subject "QH305 .M22 2002".
- catalog tableOfContents "Ch. 1. The origins of the life sciences -- Ch. 2. The Greek legacy -- Ch. 3. The Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution -- Ch. 4. The foundations of modern science: preformation and epigenesis -- Ch. 5. Problems in generation: organisms, embryos, and cells -- Ch. 6. Physiology -- Ch. 7. Microbiology, virology, and immunology -- Ch. 8. Evolution -- Ch. 9. Genetics -- Ch. 10. Molecular biology.".
- catalog title "A history of the life sciences / Lois N. Magner.".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".