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100	1		_aLeduc, Stéphane, _d1853-1939
245	1	4	_aThe Mechanism of Life
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-10-15
508			_aProduced by David Garcia, James Nugen, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Mechanism of Life" by Dr. Stéphane Leduc is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate mechanisms underlying life processes, exploring the concepts of osmosis, diffusion, and the physical and chemical principles that govern living organisms. Leduc presents a compelling study that aims to bridge the gap between physics, chemistry, and biology, thereby providing a new perspective on the nature of life itself. The opening of "The Mechanism of Life" begins with an introduction to the author’s motivations and the significance of his research. Leduc outlines the historical understanding of life and how primitive ideas have evolved into contemporary biological thought. He argues that life should not be viewed as distinct from other natural phenomena, suggesting that living beings are essentially organized systems of matter and energy transformation. The text further emphasizes the importance of osmotic processes and the continuity of life through biochemical interactions, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of these themes throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLife (Biology)
700	1		_aButcher, William Deane, _d1846-1919
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33862
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