The Science Of Life: A Pictorial History Of Biology
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Slipcase: worn but structural.
A landmark work in popular science history, The Science of Life: A Pictorial History of Biology by G. Rattray Taylor chronicles the sweeping development of biological thought from ancient times through the modern era. Drawing on a rich array of illustrations, the book presents the great discoveries, pioneering scientists, and revolutionary ideas that shaped our understanding of living organisms. Taylor argues with clarity and authority that biology is not merely a technical discipline but a profound human story of curiosity, observation, and breakthrough. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, the book instructs both general readers and science enthusiasts on the milestones that transformed medicine, anatomy, genetics, and evolution. It stands as an essential visual and intellectual record of how humanity has sought to understand the very nature of life itself.
Author: G. Rattray Taylor
Format: Paperback
Published: 1967, Panther Books
Genre: Biology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Slipcase: worn but structural.
A landmark work in popular science history, The Science of Life: A Pictorial History of Biology by G. Rattray Taylor chronicles the sweeping development of biological thought from ancient times through the modern era. Drawing on a rich array of illustrations, the book presents the great discoveries, pioneering scientists, and revolutionary ideas that shaped our understanding of living organisms. Taylor argues with clarity and authority that biology is not merely a technical discipline but a profound human story of curiosity, observation, and breakthrough. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, the book instructs both general readers and science enthusiasts on the milestones that transformed medicine, anatomy, genetics, and evolution. It stands as an essential visual and intellectual record of how humanity has sought to understand the very nature of life itself.