| Author |
Garnett, Thomas, 1766-1802 |
| Title |
Popular Lectures on Zoonomia
Or The Laws of Animal Life, in Health and Disease
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by R. L. Garnett
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| Summary |
"Popular Lectures on Zoonomia" by Thomas Garnett is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work presents a series of lectures on the laws of animal life, focusing on both health and disease, with an emphasis on understanding the physiological processes that govern the human body. Garnett, a physician with notable credentials, aims to make complex concepts accessible to a broader audience. The opening of the text sets the stage for the lectures that follow by highlighting the challenges involved in discussing the intricate systems of the human body in a comprehensible manner. Garnett prompts readers to appreciate the magnificence of the animal form and foreshadows the valuable insights to be unveiled about health and the impact of lifestyle choices on well-being. He emphasizes the importance of physiology in preventing diseases, warning that ignorance about bodily functions can lead to suffering. Overall, the beginning of the book invites readers to embark on a journey of understanding the human body, its functions, and the principles underlying health and disease. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QP: Science: Physiology
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| Subject |
Physiology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27748 |
| Release Date |
Jan 8, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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