A History of the Life Sciences, Revised and Expanded
Author | : Lois N. Magner |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 456 |
Release | : 2002-08-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780824743604 |
ISBN-13 | : 0824743601 |
Rating | : 4/5 (601 Downloads) |
Download or read book A History of the Life Sciences, Revised and Expanded written by Lois N. Magner and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-08-13 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.