The Life of a Leaf by Steven Vogel
In its essence, science is a way of looking at and thinking about the world. In this book, the author illuminates this approach, using the humble leaf as a model. It explores through the example of the leaf the extraordinary designs that enable life to adapt to its physical world.
"I am astounded by the breadth of the science that can be motivated by simple questions about a leaf or a treeRefreshingly, the answers come from mechanics and engineering-not a DNA sequence in sight! An intelligent and highly readable introduction to important scientific principles in a familiar, human-sized context." -Ian Stewart, author of In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World"
Steven Vogel is a James B. Duke Professor Emeritus in biology at Duke University. His books include, most recently, Glimpses of Creatures in Their Physical Worlds and Cats' Paws and Catapults.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780226859392 |
| ISBN 10 | 0226859398 |
| Title | The Life of a Leaf |
| Author | Steven Vogel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The University of Chicago Press |
| Year published | 2012-10-17 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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