9781332296873 - On the Mode of Formation of Shells of Animals, of Bone, and of Several Other Structures: By a Process of Molecular Coalescence, Demonstrable in Certain Artificially... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a full exploration of organic structures in animals, with a focus on the shells in crustaceans and mollusks. The author argues that the complex structures seen in the natural world can be replicated artificially through chemical and mechanical processes that are amenable to systematic study and analysis. Moreover, the author asserts that these processes are consistent with those seen in nature and are not dependent on vital forces to explain their creation. This challenges the widespread idea that biology is fundamentally distinct from chemistry and physics. Ultimately, the author provides a new perspective on the formation and character of these complex structures, opening up new avenues of research and understanding. 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.