Magner, Lois N.,  1943- <br/><br/>
A history of the life sciences / 
Lois N. Magner. 
 - Second edition. 
 - xvi, 496 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index 
<br/><br/>Origins of the life sciences -- Greek legacy -- Renaissance and the scientific revolution -- Foundations of modern science: institutions and instruments -- Problems in generation: organisms, embryos and cells -- Physiology -- Microbiology, virology and immunology -- Evolution -- Genetics -- Molecular biology 
<br/><br/> 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 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0824789423 9780824789428 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GB9460004  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Life sciences--History.<br/>Biology--History.<br/>Biology--History.<br/>Physiology--History.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Biology  History Geschichte Life sciences  History 
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>History.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QH305  / .M22 1994 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>574/.09 
<br/><br/><label>National Agricultural Library Call No.: </label>QH305.M22  / 1994 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>2010 J-128 QH 305