The Medusa And The Snail; More Notes Of A Biology Watcher
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Lewis Thomas
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen Lane, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight sun damage.
In this collection of essays, "The Medusa and the Snail; More Notes of a Biology Watcher," Lewis Thomas, a physician and essayist, presents profound reflections on biology, medicine, and the human condition. This work of scientific non-fiction offers a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of life, from the microscopic world of cells to the complex behaviors of organisms. Thomas employs elegant prose and insightful observations to illuminate the wonders of natural phenomena and the ethical considerations of scientific advancement. The essays are both intellectually stimulating and deeply contemplative, inviting readers to ponder the mysteries of existence and the intricate beauty of the biological world.
Author: Lewis Thomas
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen Lane, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight sun damage.
In this collection of essays, "The Medusa and the Snail; More Notes of a Biology Watcher," Lewis Thomas, a physician and essayist, presents profound reflections on biology, medicine, and the human condition. This work of scientific non-fiction offers a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of life, from the microscopic world of cells to the complex behaviors of organisms. Thomas employs elegant prose and insightful observations to illuminate the wonders of natural phenomena and the ethical considerations of scientific advancement. The essays are both intellectually stimulating and deeply contemplative, inviting readers to ponder the mysteries of existence and the intricate beauty of the biological world.