The Epic History Of Biology 1st Edition by Anthony Serafini ISBN 073820577X 9780738205779

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ISBN 10: 073820577X

ISBN 13: 978-0738205779

Author:  Anthony Serafini 

The Epic History Of Biology 1st Edition: The search for our elusive human origins and an understanding of the mysteries of the human body have challenged the most inquisitive and imaginative thinkers from Egyptian times through the twentieth century. In The Epic History of Biology, Anthony Serafini – a distinguished philosopher and historian of science – regales the reader with the triumphs and failures of the geniuses of the life sciences. The subtleties of the animal kingdom – anatomy, zoology, and reproduction – along with the complexities of the plant kingdom, have fascinated humanity as far back as 5000 years ago. Astounding ancient knowledge of the arcane curing powers of herbs as well as early experimentation with different chemical combinations for such purposes as mummification led to today’s biological technology. Innovative pioneers such as Aristotle, Galen, Hippocrates, and Vesalius challenged the limits of knowledge and single-mindedly pursued their work, often in the face of blind superstition. In superb, lyrical prose Serafini recreates the ideas and theories of these revolutionaries from ancient times through today, against the backdrop of the dogma and prejudices of their time. He explores the inspired revelations that gave birth to such discoveries as the controversial theory of evolution, the humble origins of genetics, the fantastic predictions of quantum mechanics, and the infinite promise of computer technology. Even today the biological sciences are undergoing rapid and kaleidoscopic changes. Every new insight gives rise to a myriad of new ethical questions and responsibilities. The Epic History of Biology confronts these issues head on and predicts the wondrous new directions biology will follow.

 

The Epic History Of Biology 1st Edition Table of contents:

CHAPTER 1. THE BEGINNINGS
CHAPTER 2. MESOPOTAMIA
CHAPTER 3. GREEK MEDICINE
CHAPTER 4. ROME
CHAPTER 5. THE MIDDLE AGES
CHAPTER 6. THE RENAISSANCE
CHAPTER 7. PESTILENCE IN THE RENAISSANCE
CHAPTER 8. THE AGE OF VESALIUS
CHAPTER 9. THE HARVEY ERA
CHAPTER 10. THE AGE OF NEWTON
CHAPTER 11. THE MICROSCOPE AND LEEUWENHOEK
CHAPTER 12. THE MEETING OF BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
CHAPTER 13. RAY AND THE EMERGENCE OF CELL THEORY
CHAPTER 14. THE AGE OF LINNAEUS AND THE ENLIGHTENMENT
CHAPTER 15. LAMARCK AND HIS SYSTEM
CHAPTER 16. THE RISE OF PALEONTOLOGY
CHAPTER 17. BIOLOGY IN THE VICTORIAN ERA
CHAPTER 18. DARWIN AND HIS AGE
CHAPTER 19. EMBRYOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY IN THE DARWINIAN ERA
CHAPTER 20. THE AGE OF PASTEUR AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MICROSCOPE
CHAPTER 21. BIOLOGY IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
CHAPTER 22. T. H. MORGAN AND THE RISE OF GENETICS
CHAPTER 23. ON THE TRAIL OF DNA
CHAPTER 24. EVOLUTION AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

 

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