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Taylor & Francis A History of the Life Sciences 1993 Edition by Lois N Magner
This second edition offers a concise 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. Provides clear discussions of the major themes and significant individuals in the field. Table of contents :- The origins of the life sciences the Greek legacy the renaissance and the scientific revolution the foundations of modern science - institutions and instruments problems in generation - organisms, embryos, cells physiology microbiology, virology, immunology evolution genetics molecular biology.