BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

The Birth of the Cell
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Birth of the Cell Paperback - 2000

by Henry Harris

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for The Birth of the Cell

From the publisher

This vivid book tells a story that spans three centuries and crosses many national boundaries--a story of scientific discovery that fundamentally changed the way we understand the basis of life. Henry Harris, one of the world's leading cell biologists, here provides a strikingly original account of how scientists came to understand that the bodies of all living things are composed of microscopic units that we now call cells. Harris turns to the primary literature--the original texts, scientific papers, and correspondence of medical researchers involved in the formulation of the cell doctrine--to reconstruct the events that enabled researchers to comprehend the nature and purpose of cells. Translating many of these documents into English for the first time, Harris uncovers an authentic version of events quite different from that described in conventional science textbooks.

Focusing on the scientific history of the genesis of the cell doctrine, the author also considers contemporary social and political contexts and shows how these influenced what experiments were undertaken and how the results were represented. He describes the intellectual struggles of pioneers across Europe, including Czech, Polish, and Russian scientists whose contributions have been largely overlooked, and explores their false starts, blind alleys, and detours as well as triumphant verifiable discoveries. The book includes a fascinating collection of photographs--many previously unpublished--that portray those involved in the scientific quest and their observations. This book will not only be a valuable addition to the libraries of science historians and practicing scientists, it will also appeal to general readers interested in the adventure of scientific discovery.

Details

  • Title The Birth of the Cell
  • Author Henry Harris
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 3rd Printing
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Yale University Press, New Haven
  • Publication date 2000-04-01
  • ISBN 9780300082951 / 0300082959
  • Weight 0.71 lbs (0.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.48 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 1.22 cm)
  • Category Science
  • Library of Congress subjects Cytology - History
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 98018623
  • Dewey Decimal Code 571.609

More Copies for Sale

The Birth of the Cell
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Birth of the Cell

by Henry Harris

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Very good
Edition
Later Printing.
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780300082951 / 0300082959
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$5.60
A$8.44 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
New Haven: Yale University Press, 2000. Later Printing. . paperback. Very Good. Book is clean and tight. Suitable as a gift.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$5.60
A$8.44 Delivery to USA
The Birth of the Cell
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Birth of the Cell

by Henry Harris

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780300082951 / 0300082959
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$8.03
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Yale University Press, 2000-03-01. paperback. Good. 9x6x0.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$8.03
Free Delivery to USA
The Birth of the Cell

The Birth of the Cell

by Henry Harris

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780300082951 / 0300082959
Quantity available
2
Seller
Item price
A$10.47
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Yale University Press, 2000. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.47
Free Delivery to USA
The Birth of the Cell

The Birth of the Cell

by Henry Harris

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780300082951 / 0300082959
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$10.47
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Yale University Press, 2000. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.47
Free Delivery to USA
The Birth of the Cell
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Birth of the Cell

by Harris, Henry

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780300082951 / 0300082959
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$13.21
A$39.62 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Yale University Press. J85 2000, paperback, good copy, name prev. own. on 1st page
Add to wish list
Item price
A$13.21
A$39.62 Delivery to USA
The Birth of the Cell
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Birth of the Cell

by Harris, Henry

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
VG-
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780300082951 / 0300082959
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$12.76
A$5.53 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
New Haven: Yale University Press, 1999. 212pp. Index. Wear wraps, light soiling.. Paperback. VG-.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.76
A$5.53 Delivery to USA
The Birth of the Cell
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Birth of the Cell

by Henry Harris

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Edition
Revised ed
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780300082951 / 0300082959
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$12.78
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Yale University Press, 2000-03-01. Revised ed. paperback. Used: Good. 9.21x6.14x0.48. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.78
Free Delivery to USA
The Birth of the Cell
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Birth of the Cell

by Harris, Henry

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780300082951 / 0300082959
Quantity available
3
Seller
Item price
A$30.49
A$9.91 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Yale University Press, New Haven, CT, 2000. Softcover. New . Book is New, Excellent condition. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 3. ISBN: 0300082959. ISBN/EAN: 9780300082951. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560796031. . 9780300082951
Add to wish list
Item price
A$30.49
A$9.91 Delivery to USA
The Birth of the Cell
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Birth of the Cell

by Henry Harris

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780300082951 / 0300082959
Quantity available
6
Seller
Item price
A$40.37
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Yale University Press, 2000-03-01. Revised ed. paperback. New. 9.21x6.14x0.48. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$40.37
Free Delivery to USA
The Birth of the Cell
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Birth of the Cell

by Henry Harris

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780300082951 / 0300082959
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$44.00
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$44.00
Free Delivery to USA