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The Code of Life
Originally published in the Soviet Union, in this book the author relates in popular language the attainments of biology and medicine, and about the future of these sciences. The reader will learn about exciting operations on the heart, the mystery of cancer, the use of electronics in medicine and about ingenious experiments aimed at extracting fresh information. He will get acquainted with viruses and the construction of the living cell, and will learn about the role of rapidly developing molecular biology. Physician and writer Anatoly Shvarts has done much to popularize biology and medicine. He has written several widely-read books about Russian doctors and physiologists. In The Code of Life Shvarts takes the present-day level of biology and medicine and extends it into the future.
268 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2001
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October 28, 2020
Can't go with this anymore. I tried to like it because I am a super fan of classic Soviet science books, but couldn't. One of the reasons is the 'extraordinary' bad translation. Also outdated facts and incomprehensible sequence drew me back from reading.
Although the idea behind the book is really amazing. At this moment I am trying to find some good books on the history of medical science.
I badly need a book which is written based on the premise of this one and not so much hard to follow. Friends, any recommendations?
Although the idea behind the book is really amazing. At this moment I am trying to find some good books on the history of medical science.
I badly need a book which is written based on the premise of this one and not so much hard to follow. Friends, any recommendations?
Displaying 1 of 1 review