9780428899899 - "Zweckmässigkeit" In der Pathologie (Classic Reprint) de Ribbert, Hugo (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the existence of purpose within pathology. The author, a leading pathologist, argues that the term 'purposeful' is often applied to processes that are, more accurately, 'advantageous'. Natural selection, rather than intent, drives the development of beneficial responses to injury and disease. Through examining responses such as inflammation, regeneration, and the development of collateral circulation, the author demonstrates that these 'purposeful' events are, in fact, advantageous byproducts of life's ongoing battle for survival in a hostile environment. By debunking the notion of purpose in pathology, this book reframes our understanding of how living beings adapt to injury and disease, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in the origins and adaptation of biological life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.