A History of Biology - by Michel Morange (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"This book presents a complete, global history of the biological sciences from ancient times to today-introducing a long-term perspective to the history of biological thought, while showing its fractures and upheavals through the ages. The history of biology often neglects certain areas, such as ecology, ethology (the study of non-human animal behavior), and plant biology-areas which are covered in this work. The broad, global perspective offered here will allow the reader to better appreciate the nature of the interdisciplinary exchanges that have shaped the biological sciences, perhaps more than any other discipline. Much attention is also given to the contribution of technology, the role of experimentation, and, more generally, the social and technological environment within which scientific transformations develop"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A comprehensive history of the biological sciences from antiquity to the modern era</b> <p/>This book presents a global history of the biological sciences from ancient times to today, providing needed perspective on the development of biological thought while shedding light on the field's upheavals and key breakthroughs through the ages. Michel Morange brings to life the dynamic interplay of science, society, and biology's many subdisciplines, enabling readers to better appreciate the interdisciplinary exchanges that have shaped the field over the centuries. <p/>Each chapter of this incisive book focuses on a specific period in the history of biology, describing the major transformations that occurred, the enduring scientific concerns behind these changes, and the implications of yesterday's science for today's. Morange covers everything from the first cell theory to the origins of the concept of ecosystems, and offers perspectives on areas that are often neglected by historians of biology, such as ecology, ethology, and plant biology. Along the way, he highlights the contributions of technology, the important role of hypothesis and experimentation, and the cultural contexts in which some of the most breathtaking discoveries in biology were made. <p/>Unrivaled in scope and written by a world-renowned historian of science, <i>A History of Biology</i> is an ideal introduction for students and experts alike, and essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the present state of biological knowledge.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Morange simultaneously manages to present the facts with authority and to challenge the reader to think more deeply about what he writes.<b>---Andrew Saintsing, <i>Integrative and Comparative Biology</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Michel Morange </b>is professor emeritus at the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Sciences and Techniques at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. His books include <i>The Black Box of Biology: A History of the Molecular Revolution</i>, <i>Life Explained</i>, and <i>The Misunderstood Gene</i>. He lives in Paris.
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