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Résumé :
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his profusely illustrated book introduces the reader to biology - the study of life - in its natural/historical progression - that is, in the chronology in which the art and science of biology was discovered and pieced together throughout history. Biology For Beginners presents, clearly and concisely, the all-encompassing study and classification of plant and animal life. It discusses our inquiries into natural history and evolution. The book surveys the history of biology before the Renaissance and continues through modern biology. Simple human anatomy and physiology are used to introduce the concepts of the structure and function of an organism. The brain and behavior are discussed in particular detail. Areas covered include cell development, AIDS, and the hereditary material in DNA.
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