The Story of the Living Machine by H. W. Conn
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"The Story of the Living Machine" by H. W. Conn is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the mechanistic understanding of life, examining how biological processes can be framed within the principles of biology, chemistry, and physics. Through discussions ranging from the mechanism of digestion to the nature of cells and protoplasm, Conn explores the relationship between life and mechanical processes, aiming to clarify how
the living body operates similarly to a machine. The opening of the text introduces the concept that living organisms can be viewed as machines, raising critical philosophical and scientific questions about the nature of life and its processes. Conn discusses the historical perspective of biology as an evolving science and sets the context for examining life through a mechanical lens. He highlights the significance of understanding vital functions such as digestion and circulation, using analogies to machines while emphasizing the unique constructs of living organisms like cells. In this exploration, Conn establishes a foundational framework for discussing the interrelation between life processes, energy conversion, and the broader implications for understanding biology within the scientific paradigm of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Conn, H. W. (Herbert William), 1859-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Story of the Living Machine A Review of the Conclusions of Modern Biology in Regard to the Mechanism Which Controls the Phenomena of Living Activity |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Biology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16487 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 535 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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