{"product_id":"discovery-9780632044528","title":"Discovery","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe goal of \u003ci\u003eDiscovery: Science as a Window to the World\u003c\/i\u003e is to relay the excitement of sciene by exploring selected topics in biology and medicine in a way that reveals the process of discovery. Each chapter will focus on the curiosity and creativity that drives scientists to wonder, observe, question and experiment.  \u003cp\u003eOne impetus for this project is the recognition of a growing demand among instructors for a book that departs from fact-stuffed textbooks and instead engages students in the discovery process at a personal level.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style:\" none\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasizes the process of discovery through interviews and key experiments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by a best-selling author.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an in-depth, conversational look at the science behind several hot topics in biology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach chapter traces the beginnings of the field with stories of how serendipity and scientific inquiry intertwine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents the b\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lewis gives the reader a fascinating insight into the discovery of various science topics.\u003cbr\u003e ... I highly recommend this book as a supplement to anyone who teaches biology to college freshmen. It would also be a good source book for a biology seminar class.\" \u003ci\u003eRita Mary King, The American Biology Teacher, March 2002\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. On Discovery. \u003cp\u003e2. The Origins Of Life - When Chemistry Became Biology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Going Out On A Limb For The Tree Of Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. In Pursuit Of Prions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The Tale Of Telomeres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Stem Cells - The Science Of Self Renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. The Roots Of Cloning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Homocysteine And Heart Health.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. On Technology - From Unrealistic Expectations To Unwarranted Fears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525936423255,"sku":"9780632044528","price":68.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780632044528.jpg?v=1731862295","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/discovery-9780632044528","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}