""A History of Cytology"" by Arthur Frederick William Hughes is a comprehensive book that explores the historical development of the field of cytology. Cytology is the study of cells, and this book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of the field, from its earliest beginnings to the present day.The book covers the major milestones in cytology, including the discovery of cells by Robert Hooke in the 17th century and the development of the microscope by Anton van Leeuwenhoek. It also delves into the work of other ...
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""A History of Cytology"" by Arthur Frederick William Hughes is a comprehensive book that explores the historical development of the field of cytology. Cytology is the study of cells, and this book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of the field, from its earliest beginnings to the present day.The book covers the major milestones in cytology, including the discovery of cells by Robert Hooke in the 17th century and the development of the microscope by Anton van Leeuwenhoek. It also delves into the work of other important figures in the field, such as Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann, who laid the foundation for modern cell theory.In addition to discussing the scientific discoveries that have shaped the field of cytology, the book also explores the social and cultural contexts in which these discoveries were made. It examines the role of gender and race in the history of cytology, as well as the impact of political and economic factors on the development of the field.Overall, ""A History of Cytology"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science, biology, or medicine. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the evolution of cytology, and sheds light on the complex interplay between scientific discovery and the wider social and cultural context in which it occurs.The Development Of Microscopical Observation; Recognition Of The Cell, And The First Theories Of Its Formation; Division Of The Cell And Of The Nucleus. Theories Of Inheritance Since Darwin, And Of The Role Of The Nucleus In Heredity; History Of The Study Of Cytoplasm; Cellular Theory In General Biology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN:
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Very Good+ in good jacket. Red cloth boards in dust jacket, octavo, illustrated in b&w. Book has hint of edgewear to boards and spine ends, binding tight, professor of zoology Hulda Magalhaes' stamp to front flyleaf and bottom edge of block, otherwise text clean and unmarked. DJ has edgewear that includes some chips and tears, rubbing, spine joints heavily rubbed.
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Tight binding, clean throughout, plastic covered jacket has been taped over the board edges, Good+ in worn edges, scuffed, torn on spine, Good jacket. 158pp, octavo.
