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The Lives of a Cell
The Lives of a Cell
Author: Lewis Thomas
An assemblage of twenty-nine short essays on the recent genetic and molecular biologic revolution, presenting a holistic vision of nature: the earth as a superorganism of species, societies as superorganisms of individuals, man as the superorganism of organelles, and so on. Thomas, a pathologist at N.Y.U., has a quasi-religious faith in the ulti...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780553275803
ISBN-10: 0553275801
Publication Date: 4/1/1979
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4.1 stars, based on 10 ratings
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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A slim, short book of tightly packed essays filled with theories, ideas, and musings. My own opinion is that the essays - while interesting - are noticeably dated. But I loved the "time capsule" feel of reading a book by someone who has seen many of his theories become concrete reality, many of his easily-spoken predictions come true. Really interesting.
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Lewis Thomas explores the world around us and examines the complex interdependence of all things.
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Very interesting book of essays on the biology of cells -- easy for the non-scientist to follow, fascinating.
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Very famous "notes of a biology watcher." One of the most elegant essayists in the field.


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