Physiological Researches on Life and Death by Xavier Bichat

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Author Bichat, Xavier, 1771-1802
Contributor Magendie, François, 1783-1855
Translator Gold, F.
Translator Hayward, George, 1791-1863
LoC No. 06009707
Uniform Title Recherches physiologiques sur la vie et la mort. English
Title Physiological Researches on Life and Death
Note Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Physiological Researches on Life and Death" by Xavier Bichat is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work delves into vital processes, attempting to define life through an examination of various physiological functions and their relation to death. Bichat’s exploration distinguishes between different forms of life, emphasizing the interplay of physical laws with the essence of living beings. At the start of the text, Bichat introduces the core concept that life is defined by the functions that resist death. He lays out a dual division of life into "animal" and "organic" categories, with a detailed discussion on the properties and functions of each type. The opening chapters outline how these different forms of life interact with external environments and how they are regulated by internal processes, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the mechanisms of living organisms and their inevitable decline into death. Bichat's work is characterized by its analytical approach to understanding life and death through a physiological lens, making it a foundational text in the field of medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QP: Science: Physiology
Subject Life (Biology)
Subject Death (Biology)
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EBook-No. 56440
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