The Story of the Living Machine: A Review of the Conclusions of Modern Biology in Regard to the Mechanism Which Controls the Phenomena of Living Activity (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Biology 3. New Science. - In recent years biol ogy has been spoken of as a new science. Thirty years ago departments of biology were practically, unknown in educational institutions. To-day none of our higher institutions of learning considers itself equipped without such a department. This seems to be somewhat strange. Biology is sim ply the study oi living things; and living nature has been studied as long as mankind has studied anything. Even Aristotle, four hundred years be fore Christ, classified living things. From this foundation down through the centuries living phe nomena have received constant attention. Recent centuries have paid more attention to living things than to any other objects in nature. Linnaeus erected his systems of classification before modern chemistry came into existence; the systematic study of zoology antedated that of physics; and long before geology had been conceived in its modern form, the animal and vegetable kingdoms had been comprehended in a scientific system. How, then, can biology be called a new science when it is older than all the others?
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Unveiling the Secrets of Life's Machinery: This book delves into the fascinating realm of biology, revealing the intricate workings of living organisms as machines. Join the author on an enlightening journey through the history of biological thought, where you'll witness the evolution of our understanding of life's processes. Discover how the fundamental principles of physics and chemistry govern the functions of living beings, from the digestion of food to the beating of the heart. Uncover the remarkable story of the cell, the foundational unit of life and the stage where the intricate drama of biological mechanisms unfolds. Engage with the lively debates surrounding vitalism, the theory that life is guided by a force beyond mere physical laws. As you delve deeper into the text, prepare to question the boundaries between living and non-living matter, unraveling the secrets of life's intricate machinery. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330458556_0
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