The Mechanism of Life by Stéphane Leduc
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About this eBook
| Author | Leduc, Stéphane, 1853-1939 |
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| Translator | Butcher, William Deane, 1846-1919 |
| Title | The Mechanism of Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Produced by David Garcia, James Nugen, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Mechanism of Life" by Dr. Stéphane Leduc is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate mechanisms underlying life processes, exploring the concepts of osmosis, diffusion, and the physical and chemical principles that govern living organisms. Leduc presents a compelling study that aims to bridge the gap between physics, chemistry, and biology, thereby providing a new perspective on the nature of life itself. The opening of "The Mechanism of Life" begins with an introduction to the author’s motivations and the significance of his research. Leduc outlines the historical understanding of life and how primitive ideas have evolved into contemporary biological thought. He argues that life should not be viewed as distinct from other natural phenomena, suggesting that living beings are essentially organized systems of matter and energy transformation. The text further emphasizes the importance of osmotic processes and the continuity of life through biochemical interactions, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of these themes throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Life (Biology) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33862 |
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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