Isbn: 9780297833260 - bones: the unity of form and function (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. This book has been read, some water damage to bottom edge of back cover, some minor water damage to bottom of last few inner pages. No text or images damaged. No other markings inner pages. Spine intact, no creases. "Few objects in nature display the perfect unity of form and function found in the vertebrate skeleton. Ingeniously designed by the processes of evolution, bones are marvels of engineering.In tribute to both the beauty and mechanics of its subject, Bones explores the structure, material, and movement of bones. It examines the miraculous composition of bone material. It looks at the joints and muscle attachments that allow for movement, including such elaborate mechanisms as fish jaws, rattlesnake fangs, and a lion's retractable claws. It shows how the same bone is shaped to wildly differently ends in a variety of animals. A wealth of specially commissioned color plates shows bones as they have seldom been seen before. The luminous images range from the unusual (the skeleton of a pygmy flying squirrel) to the ordinary (the tailbones of a domestic cat), and from the enormous (the vertebra of a dinosaur) to the minuscule (the acoustic bones of a desert kangaroo rat). With its blend of lively science and unexpected beauty, Bones leaves readers with insight into the workings of the skeleton, and a sense of wonder at its intricacy." Good Reads "Robert McNeill (Neill) Alexander, CBE FRS (7 July 1934 21 March 2016) was a British zoologist and a leading authority in the field of biomechanics. For thirty years he was Professor of Zoology at the University of Leeds." Wikipedia.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1600grams, ISBN:9780297833260.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Alexander is a reliable authority. pp223. Illus. DW in archival sleeve. Sunned spine.

Zustand: Muy Bueno. Bones: The Unity of Form and Function, de R. McNeill Alexander, es una obra imprescindible para comprender cómo la estructura ósea determina el movimiento y la evolución en los seres vivos. Con un enfoque riguroso, el autor analiza la relación entre la anatomía y la mecánica, explorando desde especies actuales hasta fósiles, lo que la convierte en una referencia clave en biología y paleontología.Este libro, con ISBN 9780297833260, está pensado para estudiantes, investigadores y profesionales de ciencias naturales que buscan profundizar en el diseño funcional de los huesos. Su contenido combina explicaciones claras con ejemplos detallados, haciendo accesible un tema complejo sin perder precisión científica. Una lectura enriquecedora para quienes desean entender la lógica detrás de la forma y el propósito en el reino animal. …

hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. Acceptable. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.