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The physical foundation of biology : an analytical study.

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The Physical Foundation of Biology: An Analytical Study offers a detailed account of the relationship between physics and biology. The discussion is based on a threefold development in theoretical science: the theory of automata (often designated as computers); the theory of information (mainly deve...

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Main Author: Elsasser, Walter M., 1904-1991
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: London ; New York : Pergamon Press, 1958.
Subjects:
Biology > Philosophy.
Life (Biology)
Information theory.
Biology.
Information Theory
Biology
Biological Sciences.
Biologie > Philosophie.
Vie (Biologie)
Théorie de l'information.
Biologie.
biology.
Biology > Philosophy
Information theory
Biofisica.
biologi
informasjonsteori
biofilosofi
reguleringsmekanisme
biologie
biology
fysische eigenschappen
physical properties
mechanische eigenschappen
mechanical properties
Biology (General)
Biologie (algemeen)
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; The Physical Foundation of Biology: An Analytical Study; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; PREFACE; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1. FEEDBACK AND CONTROL; CHAPTER 2. INFORMATION; CHAPTER 3. STORAGE AND MEMORY; CHAPTER 4. STRUCTURE AND VARIABILITY; CHAPTER 5. MICROSCOPIC MEASUREMENT; SUMMARY