Domenico Bertoloni Meli

Mechanism, Experiment, Disease

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ISBN 13:
9780801899041
author:
Domenico Bertoloni Meli
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Johns Hopkins University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
456
Dimensions:
23.5 x 15.6 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Science, Medical, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£53.54

Description

Marcello Malpighi was a prominent figure in seventeenth-century intellectual life, often compared to his contemporary Galileo. This book explores Malpighi's work and its context within the broader scientific and medical landscape of the time. Malpighi's interests spanned various fields, including anatomy, physiology, and natural history. He made significant contributions to our understanding of human organs, the circulation of blood, and the properties of plants. His work also intersected with philosophical and mechanical ideas of his era, highlighting the interconnectedness of scientific disciplines during this period. By examining Malpighi's work, Domenico Bertoloni Meli sheds new light on the history of anatomy, science, philosophy, and medicine in seventeenth-century Europe.

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