Medico-Physical Works: Being A Translation Of Tractatus Quinque Medico Physici (1907), by Mayow, John
Condition: VeryGood.
"Medico-Physical Works," translated by John Mayow, is a fascinating exploration of 17th-century scientific thought, derived from his original Latin text, "Tractatus Quinque Medico-Physici." This compilation features five treatises that dive into critical physiological processes. Mayow scrutinizes the effects of saltpetre on combustion and respiration, details the mechanics of breathing, and explores fetal respiration in utero and in eggs. He also introduces the concept of 'animal spirits' to explain muscular motion and analyzes rickets, linking it to air quality and nutritional deficiencies. These works are seminal in the development of physiology and biochemistry, and hold a charming glimpse into the scientific inquiries of their time."
No jacket. Mild rubbing. Erased name inside cover.
Kessinger Publishing
Hardcover
Free Shipping In the USA On All Books!
"Medico-Physical Works," translated by John Mayow, is a fascinating exploration of 17th-century scientific thought, derived from his original Latin text, "Tractatus Quinque Medico-Physici." This compilation features five treatises that dive into critical physiological processes. Mayow scrutinizes the effects of saltpetre on combustion and respiration, details the mechanics of breathing, and explores fetal respiration in utero and in eggs. He also introduces the concept of 'animal spirits' to explain muscular motion and analyzes rickets, linking it to air quality and nutritional deficiencies. These works are seminal in the development of physiology and biochemistry, and hold a charming glimpse into the scientific inquiries of their time."
No jacket. Mild rubbing. Erased name inside cover.
Kessinger Publishing
Hardcover
Free Shipping In the USA On All Books!