Man on his Nature 2ed (Gifford Lectures, Edinburgh)

Sherrington, Charles

ISBN 10: 0521092035 / ISBN 13: 9780521092036

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1951

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Man on his Nature 2ed (Gifford Lectures, ...

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Publication Date: 1951

Binding: paperback

Condition: Good

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

Originally published in 1940, and first reprinted as this second edition in 1951, this volume was written by the Nobel laureate Sir Charles Sherrington (1857–1952). To read this book is to share in wonder at the mystery of life, uncovered by a great scientist who was also a great lyrical writer. To read Sir Charles on the eye making itself (pp. 105–113) is to attend a miracle.

Book Description:

Originally published in 1940, and first reprinted as this second edition in 1951, this volume was written by the Nobel laureate Sir Charles Sherrington (1857–1952). To read this book is to share in wonder at the mystery of life, uncovered by a great scientist who was also a great lyrical writer.