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Science Is Beautiful: The Human Body Under the Microscope
Take a fantastic journey through the human body, thanks to the magic of technology and the most spectacular microscopic images ever created. These pictures, as beautiful as any art, provide a window into the wonder of our brains, the work of a white blood cell, the power of hormones, the tiny hairs on our arms, the movement of human cancer cells, the jagged edges of caffeine crystals, and more. Enjoy the collection purely as a visual voyage or as a means of understanding the science behind the images—which all include the scale of the photography as well as the scientific details in layman's terms.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published February 3, 2015
About the author
Colin Salter
48 books6 followersEdinburgh-based writer Colin Salter is the author of 100 Letters That Changed The World, 100 Speeches That Changed The World and the co-author with Scott Christianson of 100 Books That Changed The World.
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May 1, 2020
Although relying heavily on cellular-level photographs, this book truly is breathtakingly beautiful. Divided into sections from cells to organs, the author offers brief summaries and layman’s explanations for each image. The chapter on “Disease” is wonderfully presented. Overall, this book provides a fantastic introduction to the microscopic realms of the human body in a stunningly beautiful and accessible way.
January 11, 2016
Some interesting pictures but a bit disappointing on the whole. The descriptive text accompanying the photos tends to be minimal and also can be repetitive. Not worth £25.
I have a better book with more images and that cost less. I cant remember the title right now but i'll post it up once ive remembered.
I have a better book with more images and that cost less. I cant remember the title right now but i'll post it up once ive remembered.
November 25, 2019
Mükemmel görsellerin olduğu müthiş bir kitap olmuş. Bir mikroskop hastası olarak kitaba bayıldım <3
September 29, 2020
I love this book. It is very good to see real photos of things that we saw in biology class.
March 12, 2016
This is really beautiful, if you're a nerd for brain cells :D
One of those books, that once you've finished it, it makes you want to go read another 5 books similar to it, because there is so much to be learned!
One of those books, that once you've finished it, it makes you want to go read another 5 books similar to it, because there is so much to be learned!
April 19, 2016
Wonderful book as it showed me things which I had only read about in medical textbooks. It makes it all come alive.
March 24, 2015
Fascinating and amazingly beautiful!
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