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The Medusa and the Snail (Paperback)

by Thomas Lewis (Author)

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Penguin Books Australia; Reprint edition (24 April 1995)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0140243194
ISBN-13: 978-0140243192
Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm

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Continuing the exploration of humanity and its world he began in The Lives of a Cell, the acclaimed scientist examines disease and natural death, cloning, making mistakes, and other timely topics with his trademark wonder and wit. Reprint.

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I thought his first volume of essays - THE LIVES OF A CELL - was more interesting, but there are still some essays here that will stimulate the reader to ponder the biology Thomas discusses.

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