Vital Circuits by Calvert Rosemary Anne
A broad view of the workings and science of the circulatory system written in conversational style for the nonscientist and student of science. Uses everyday mechanisms and other animals as analogies to explore these workings in a clear and informative manner.
what Vogel has achieved is an extremely well-written scientific "novel".. a source of very valuable information. This book brings back the days when scientific texts were written not only to put forth hard scientific information but also to entertain and delight. Recommended for students enrolled in anatomy and physiology courses as well as those who enjoy reading "science". * R.G. McGee Jr, Walters State Community College, Choice, Oct '92 *
Vogel won the first Irving and Jean Stone prize for Science Writing for Public Understanding with his previous book Life's devices. He could win it again with this masterpiece. * Gordon Wright *
The author ... approaches this demanding task with a keen intelligence savoured by humour and a propensity for a multidisciplinary synthesis. There is considerable stimulation and satisfaction to be gained from reading a book which is so engagingly written and well integrated by virtue of its many facted approach. A spirit of enquiry imbues the text consequently the reader can savour the excitement of scientific discovery. In so doing a wealth of authentic and fastidiously researched information is made painlessly accessible to the non-specialist. * Biological Book Reviews 1993 *
Vogel won the first Irving and Jean Stone prize for Science Writing for Public Understanding with his previous book Life's devices. He could win it again with this masterpiece. * Gordon Wright *
The author ... approaches this demanding task with a keen intelligence savoured by humour and a propensity for a multidisciplinary synthesis. There is considerable stimulation and satisfaction to be gained from reading a book which is so engagingly written and well integrated by virtue of its many facted approach. A spirit of enquiry imbues the text consequently the reader can savour the excitement of scientific discovery. In so doing a wealth of authentic and fastidiously researched information is made painlessly accessible to the non-specialist. * Biological Book Reviews 1993 *
Steven Vogel is Professor of Zoology at Duke University. His most recent book Life's Devices, which Nature hailed as "brilliant and eccentric," won the first Irving and Jean Stone Prize for Science Writing for Public Understanding.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195082692 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195082699 |
| Title | Vital Circuits |
| Author | Calvert Rosemary Anne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 1993-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 326 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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