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OverviewThis well-illustrated book on the life sciences covers many topical issues, ranging from the origin of life to mad-cow disease. The illustrations include line drawings, mostly in color, and many electron micrographs. Concise and clearly written, it is suitable for the non-specialist, and the undergraduate embarking on this field.The book also provides basic information on the major groups of disease-producing microorganisms, their defense by the body, and preventive measures such as immunization. It shows how closely integrated plants and animals are to one another in maintaining life on the planet.The ultimate message of the book is the need to protect our ecosystem and the need for scientists to rise above the confines of race and nationality for the good of humanity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Viqar Zaman (Formerly Head Of Dept Of Microbiology, Nus, S'pore)Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.358kg ISBN: 9789812383310ISBN 10: 981238331 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 23 June 2003 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents* In Search of Truth * From Molecules to Cell * From Inanimate to Animate * The Mother of All Cells * Cells Out of Control * Extending the Range of Vision * On Life's Fringes * A Friend and a Foe * The Mouldy World * The Unwanted Guests * Mad Cows and Toxic Proteins * Arthropods as Agents of Disease * The Never Ending Battle * Bolstering Defenses * Microbes as Weapons * Sex and Survival * Do Microbes Possess Consciousness? * Nature's Clocks * The Plant Kingdom * The Long March of Evolution * Making Clones * The End GameReviews.,. presents a diversity of views without overtly steering the reader to those most widely accepted.? ".,."" presents a diversity of views without overtly steering the reader to those most widely accepted.?" Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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