The Pursuit of Nature: Informal Essays on the History of Physiology

by Roy L. Porter, A. F. Huxley, W. Feldberg, et al.

Book Overview

This 1977 book, written as part of the celebrations of the centenary of the Physiological Society, consists of essays on the historical development of physiology. Six esteemed authors each contribute a historical essay, focusing in turn on the history of electrophysiology, muscular and neuromuscular physiology, gastrointestinal hormones, perinatal physiology and visual research. Each of the six essays in this book is skilfully executed, idiosyncratic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052129617X
• ISBN13: 9780521296175
• Release Date: September 1979
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"