| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 239 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Preface to the 2nd Edition; Preface to the 1st Edition; Acknowledgments; Contents; Chapter 1 In Search of Truth; Chapter 2 From Molecules to Cell; Chapter 3 From Inanimate to Animate; Chapter 4 The Mother of All Cells; Chapter 5 Cells Out of Control; Chapter 6 Extending the Range of Vision; Chapter 7 On Life's Fringes; Chapter 8 A Friend and a Foe; Chapter 9 The Mouldy World; Chapter 10 The Unwanted Guests; Chapter 11 Mad Cows and Toxic Proteins; Chapter 12 Arthropods as Agents of Disease; Chapter 13 The Never Ending Battle; Chapter 14 Bolstering Defenses; Chapter 15 Microbes as Weapons |
| Summary |
As diverse as they are interesting, the issues within the life sciences never fail to impress and stir controversy among the lay public. In a field that too often presents the general reader with challenging and confusing material, this book provides a breath of fresh air: a readable, standalone collection of essays that navigate the complex terrain of cells, cloning, and Mad Cows |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Life sciences.
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Biological Science Disciplines
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biological sciences.
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NATURE -- Reference.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- General.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biology.
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Life sciences
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
981256943X |
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9789812569431 |
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9812562826 |
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9789812562821 |
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