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LoC No.: 36023673
Title: Die organische Chemie in ihrer Anwendung auf Physiologie und Pathologie
Note: Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Peter Becker, Harry Lamé, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Die organische Chemie in ihrer Anwendung auf Physiologie und Pathologie" by Justus Liebig is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work explores the intersection of organic chemistry with physiology and pathology, presenting a detailed investigation into biological processes and the chemical principles underlying life. The book serves as a foundational text in the application of chemistry to biological systems, aiming to establish a clearer understanding of vital processes. The opening of the book sets the stage for Liebig's arguments by discussing the historical development of chemistry as a science, particularly focusing on the works of Lavoisier and the subsequent advancements in understanding chemical processes. Liebig emphasizes the previous disconnect between chemistry and the biological sciences, and he aims to bridge that gap by highlighting how a chemical perspective can elucidate the functions of living organisms. He introduces the concept of "Lebenskraft" (vital force) and outlines the importance of chemical transformations in respiration and nutrition, paving the way for a more integrated view of life sciences that relies on chemical understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Liebig, Justus, Freiherr von, 1803-1873
EBook No.: 55462
Published: Aug 30, 2017
Downloads: 78
Language: German
Subject: Biochemistry
LoCC: Science: Physiology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 36023673
Title: Die organische Chemie in ihrer Anwendung auf Physiologie und Pathologie
Note: Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Peter Becker, Harry Lamé, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Die organische Chemie in ihrer Anwendung auf Physiologie und Pathologie" by Justus Liebig is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work explores the intersection of organic chemistry with physiology and pathology, presenting a detailed investigation into biological processes and the chemical principles underlying life. The book serves as a foundational text in the application of chemistry to biological systems, aiming to establish a clearer understanding of vital processes. The opening of the book sets the stage for Liebig's arguments by discussing the historical development of chemistry as a science, particularly focusing on the works of Lavoisier and the subsequent advancements in understanding chemical processes. Liebig emphasizes the previous disconnect between chemistry and the biological sciences, and he aims to bridge that gap by highlighting how a chemical perspective can elucidate the functions of living organisms. He introduces the concept of "Lebenskraft" (vital force) and outlines the importance of chemical transformations in respiration and nutrition, paving the way for a more integrated view of life sciences that relies on chemical understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Liebig, Justus, Freiherr von, 1803-1873
EBook No.: 55462
Published: Aug 30, 2017
Downloads: 78
Language: German
Subject: Biochemistry
LoCC: Science: Physiology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.