Isbn: 9780486671352 - on growth and form: the complete revised edition (dover books on biology) (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In this classic of biology and modern science, Sir D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson (1860-1948), one of the most distinguished scientists of the modern era, sets forth his seminal theory of transformation - that one species evolves into another not by successive minor changes in individual body parts but by large-scale transformations involving the body as a whole.First written in 1917, the book was revised by Thompson in 1942 -- the revision reprinted here. The esteem in which this monumental, lavishly illustrated work is universally held derives not only from its scholarship and creativity, but also from the rich literary style that exemplifies Thompson's great erudition in the physical and natural sciences, ancient and modern languages and the humanities.The book begins with studies of organic magnitude, the rate of growth, cellular form and structure, adsorption, and the forms of tissues, then examines a vast spectrum of life forms, and concludes with a comparison of related forms that leads to the theory of transformations.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Revised. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. revised edition. 1116 pages. 8.75x5.50x2.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. revised edition. 1116 pages. 8.75x5.50x2.25 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 1992. Revised ed. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. pp. 1116.

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnClassic of modern biology sets forth seminal theory of transformation -- that evolution takes place in large-scale transformations of body as a whole. Over 500 photographs and drawings.