The Body
The Body by Anthony Smith, published by Penguin Books in 1970, is a comprehensive descriptive reference on the human body, spanning 654 pages. This edition presents an extensive overview of various topics related to human anatomy and physiology, including evolution, reproduction, and the physiological processes that govern life.
Readers will find detailed discussions on subjects such as fertility, pregnancy, and growth, as well as insights into the complexities of human development from birth through old age. The book covers a wide range of physiological aspects, including the brain, senses, digestion, and more, making it a valuable resource for those interested in medical science and life sciences.
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A comprehensive descriptive reference, without illustrations, on the human body. Topics include evolution, race, poplulation, the male, the female, fertility, contraception, marraige, pregnancy, pre-birth, birth, lactation, twins and abnormalities, inheritance, inbreeding, blood groups, growth, puberty, physical ability, size, old age, death, suicide, the brain, sleep, speech, temperature, the senses, the skin, digestion and nutrition, respiration and blood, skeleton and muscle, and radiation.
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