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Sherwin B. Nuland presents an engaging portrait of the body’s inner world—its chemistry, tissues, and cellular dynamics—explaining how intricate biological processes create the stability that sustains health. He frames this complexity within the broader story of human evolution, demonstrating how our unique biology has propelled us from our ancestral species to the development of the human spirit. Through clear, insightful prose, the book links anatomy, physiology, and the profound questions of what makes us human.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Science/Biology
Authors: Sherwin B. Nuland
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