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Machina Carnis: The Biochemistry of Muscular Contraction in its Historical Development Dorothy M. Needham
Machina Carnis: The Biochemistry of Muscular Contraction in its Historical Development
Dorothy M. Needham
Originally published in 1971, this is an account of the centuries of experiment and speculation that have led to our understanding of how muscles work. The book traces all the developments in the field since 1600 and devotes special attention to the breakthroughs made in the last century.
820 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 4, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521112673 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 820 |
| Dimensions | 228 × 152 × 46 mm · 1.18 kg |
| Language | English |