Biologist At Large
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: Previous owner. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A fascinating autobiographical memoir from one of Britain's most distinguished reproductive biologists, Biologist at Large presents the background story to Parkes's earlier celebrated work, Off-beat Biologist. Sir Alan Sterling Parkes chronicles his remarkable career spanning decades of pioneering scientific research, from his groundbreaking contributions to endocrinology and cryobiology to his influential work at the National Institute for Medical Research. Written with wit and candour, the narrative illustrates the personal experiences, intellectual adventures, and colourful encounters that shaped one of the twentieth century's most inventive scientific minds. A companion volume that rewards both admirers of Parkes's scientific legacy and readers with a broader interest in the history of biological science.
Author: Alan S. Parkes
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: Previous owner. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A fascinating autobiographical memoir from one of Britain's most distinguished reproductive biologists, Biologist at Large presents the background story to Parkes's earlier celebrated work, Off-beat Biologist. Sir Alan Sterling Parkes chronicles his remarkable career spanning decades of pioneering scientific research, from his groundbreaking contributions to endocrinology and cryobiology to his influential work at the National Institute for Medical Research. Written with wit and candour, the narrative illustrates the personal experiences, intellectual adventures, and colourful encounters that shaped one of the twentieth century's most inventive scientific minds. A companion volume that rewards both admirers of Parkes's scientific legacy and readers with a broader interest in the history of biological science.