9781332302895 - Journal of Applied Microscopy and Laboratory Methods, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint): January to December, 1902: January to December, 1902 (Classic Reprint) de Company, B... (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 how physical and chemical phenomena can mimic the activities of living organisms, particularly the amoeba. The author presents a range of simple experiments using common materials like clove oil, glycerin, and alcohol. These demonstrations illustrate how surface tension and chemical reactions can produce movements and behaviors that resemble those of the amoeba. The experiments provide a fascinating way to gain insights into the basic principles underlying the behavior of living organisms while also serving as valuable instructional tools for teachers and students of biology and general physiology. By examining these artificial imitations, the author encourages readers to question the supposed uniqueness of life processes and consider the potential for physical and chemical laws to explain complex behaviors. 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.