How is a tiny fertilized egg able to turn itself into a human being? How can an acorn transform itself into an oak tree? Through a highly original synthesis of science and art, this book vividly describes the revolution in our understanding of how plants and animals develop. It draws on a wide range of examples and material--from flowers growing petals instead of sex organs, and flies that develop an extra pair of wings, to works by Leonardo and Magritte--to provide general readers with a lively and clear explanation of the ...
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How is a tiny fertilized egg able to turn itself into a human being? How can an acorn transform itself into an oak tree? Through a highly original synthesis of science and art, this book vividly describes the revolution in our understanding of how plants and animals develop. It draws on a wide range of examples and material--from flowers growing petals instead of sex organs, and flies that develop an extra pair of wings, to works by Leonardo and Magritte--to provide general readers with a lively and clear explanation of the meaning of genes. The book demonstrates that organisms develop through an interactive dialogue, with no clear separation between plan and execution, much as an artist might paint a picture.
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VG+ in VG jacket. Black cloth with silver titles to spine, in black, blue and orange illustrated jacket, 8vo. viii+386pp. Index, bibliography, glossary. Illustrations throughtout. VG+/VG. Book has very mild spine slant, slightly misbound ffep that does not lie flat (no effect on tight binding from either). Sharp, bright cloth; pages bright and unmarked. Jacket has touches of surface loss at tips, Softening with light creases upper spine end. Central titles, colors and figures all bright. In Brodart.
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